Beijing 2022 Preview: Alpine Skiing

Beijing 2022 marks 70 years since Australia first sent an alpine skiing athlete to compete at the Olympic Games.

Overview

Alpine Skiing is a fast-paced, beat the clock event held on a downhill course with sharp turns and soaring jumps. With no ramps or awkward bumps alpine skiers are able to reach speeds as fast as 160 km/h.

Australia's alpine skiing squad at Beijing 2022 features Greta Small, Katie Parker and Louis Muhlen-Schulte.

Zali Steggall won Australia's first and only alpine skiing medal at Nagano 1998, achieving bronze in the women's slalom. Forty-five athletes have represented Australia in Alpine Skiing at the Olympics since Oslo 1952.

Greta is set to carry Australia's hopes in women's downhill, women's super-g and women's alpine combined - held on Friday 11 February, Tuesday 15 February and Thursday 17 February respectively.

Katie will be Australia's first alpine skier in action, contesting the women's Giant Slalom on Monday 7 February which is followed by the women's Slalom on Wednesday 9 February. Louis can be seen on Sunday 13 February in the men's giant slalom and Wednesday 16 February in the men's slalom.

The entire competition will take place between 6-19 February at the Yanqing National Alpine Skiing Centre.

What's the story?

• Almost two years post her third ACL tear, Australia's top female alpine skier Greta Small is primed to make an impact at her third Olympics.
• Katie Parker and Louis Muhlen-Schulte are representing Australia at the Olympics for the first time.

See the full Freestyle Skiing preview on olympics.com.au

Check out the competition format HERE.

Find out more about the Snow Australia athletes competing at Beijing 2022 HERE