Vidal wins slalom as Miller flops on final run
Bode Miller fell twice on a treacherous final slalom run that wiped out many of the top contenders, leaving the gold medal to a Frenchman making his Olympic debut.

Olympic chaplains strive to provide a spirit of unity
Five chaplains who are caring for the spiritual needs of the world's athletes say their services in the Olympic Village include simply a "ministry of presence."

Women's giant slalom: Giant victory
Janica Kostelic came to these Olympics expecting to win, oh, maybe one medal. She won four — three gold and one silver. No one in the history of the Games has won so many medals in alpine skiing in a single Olympics.

U.S. women are left to ponder their shutout in giant slalom

Men's slalom results

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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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