In all Alpine skiing events, athletes must successfully pass through a course’s gate markers in order for their run to qualify. Skiers must also finish the course completely, and must wear compliant equipment including a helmet, a protective bib, and skis that comply with established rules for length, width, and bindings.

Carve: A crisp turn referring to the technique used in Alpine ski racing. When carving, a skier turns their skis onto their edges, a metal strip fixed along the bottom of the ski, which can cut through ice or snow and allow skiers to perform precise turns necessary for a fast run on a race course.

The U.S. has won 11 gold medals at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, the most for the nation in a single Winter Games. Here's a breakdown.