Tough slalom course wipes out Bode
Twice, Bode Miller beat the odds. The third time, the odds beat him. Miller fell twice on his second run in the slalom, eliminating any hope of becoming the first American to win three medals in alpine skiing in one Olympics.

McKinney, Mahre named best U.S. skiers

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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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