downhill skiing
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- downhill skier noun
Example Sentences
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Bormio is synonymous with downhill skiing but some athletes will also be attempting to go uphill in the only new sport at these Winter Olympics – ski mountaineering, or skimo for short.
From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026
From a north central county known for ginseng farming and downhill skiing, he has served on the local school board, the Marathon County Board and the village board of trustees in Weston, population 15,000.
From New York Times • Apr. 6, 2024
Noted for his previous athleticism and love of downhill skiing, Mr. Nelson acknowledged that he was one of those who “age on stage,” i.e., in public, and was grateful for the wheelchair’s help.
From Washington Times • May 17, 2023
For example, the snow they make for downhill skiing is different from the snow made for cross-country skiing.
From NewsForKids.net • Feb. 9, 2022
Dartmouth introduced downhill skiing to America on Moosilauke, and the first national championships were held there in 1933.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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