The first alpine skiing medal of the 2026 Winter Olympics will be handed out on Saturday in the men's downhill.

Day 2 of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina sees eight medal events alongside curling mixed doubles and women’s hockey action. The early spotlight belongs to U.S. star Lindsey Vonn. The 41-year-old three-time Olympic medalist makes the first of three planned attempts at returning to the podium,

The Alpine skiing competition begins Saturday. Here's everything you need to know about the men's and women's programs.

Here's everything to know about alpine skiing at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, including events, competition rules and venues.

Just two months ago, Vonn became the oldest downhill skiing World Cup winner in St. Moritz, her first victory since 2018 and her 83rd overall. And she didn’t just win by the skin of her teeth; she set herself from the field by two-hundredths from a full second.

Representing your country in the Olympics is great. But in this Winter Game, Sarah Schleper is aiming for something greater. Being the oldest alpine skier on the roster wasn’t cool enough for Schleper.

Get ready to see the world's best athletes go head-to-head in their quest for the gold at the 2026 Winter Olympic venues spread across northern Italy. From the city lights of Milan to the snowy peaks of the Dolomites,

Mexican Alpine skier Sarah Schleper and her son Lasse Gaxiola are set to make history at the Winter Olympics. (AP photo)