Skiing / Topic 02

Downhill

FIS · 2026 / 2027
Last checked: 21 October 2026
Source: FIS Alpine ICR July 2026 + Alpine Competition Equipment 2026/27 (October 2026) · Source pages: ICR: 93–95
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Race format · Official training

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Race format

Downhill is normally a single timed run. An authorised shorter-course format uses two runs, with the times added together.

Official training

Competitors must take part in at least one timed training run. Official training has safety and equipment requirements as well as a controlled start order.

Independent explanations and translations, not official federation publications. References: ICR = sporting competition rules; Equipment = technical equipment specifications. Numbers refer to PDF viewer pages. Topic numbers are editorial. This guide combines the supplied FIS Alpine ICR with the equipment specifications. It covers alpine racing, not cross-country skiing, freestyle or recreational slope etiquette.
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