Kostelic wins record fourth Alpine medal, third gold
Janica Kostelic won her record fourth Alpine medal of the Salt Lake City Games in Friday's giant slalom, joining Jean-Claude Killy and Toni Sailer as the only skiers with three golds at one Olympics.

Miller's No. 2 again
When Bode Miller needs more speed, he takes certain risks, not the least being the risk of falling. Twice, now, in these Olympics, he's taken the risk. Both times, by the slimmest of margins, he's missed disaster and, instead, won a silver medal.

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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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