downhill skiing
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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
At the 2010 Vancouver Games, Vonn became the only U.S. woman to win Olympic gold in downhill skiing.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026
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
The most liberating activity of all turned out to be downhill skiing, a sport with which I had little experience but that quickly became a passion.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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