Technical downhill: Racers give thumbs up to Snowbasin course
In order of approval, first came "technical" then, in different ways, "I like it." Which is pretty much what downhill racers have been saying all along about the Olympic course — when they've been able to run it, anyway.

Already an upset for Picabo
Before the first strains of the Olympic theme had soared, before the first ski jumper had ever launched, before the first starting gun had sounded, there was already one upset in the books.

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Alpine skiing blends art with speed Alpine skiing is a sport that is a blend of art and speed. Put them together and you have a creative movement that when in perfect harmony leads to gold. The balance is shifting, however. Today, the scales are tipping a little heavier toward the speed department, thanks in part to the new equipment and breakaway gates.

U.S. ski and snowboard goal :10 medals The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team has set a high goal for 2002: 10 medals and nothing less. Its previous best was six medals in 1998.

Up Close: Alpine skiing It may look like just a lot of skiers racing down the hill against the clock. But there's much more to the Alpine Skiing events. View Real Video and read Featured Stories:

5 types of alpine skiing Alpine skiing. To the recreational skier, alpine skiing means one thing — getting downhill by any means possible, preferably in an upright position and hopefully in control.

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