Speed Skiing
The fastest non-motorised winter sport — a straight-line ski descent timed to the tenth of a km/h.
👥1 per team🌤outdoor
What is Speed Skiing?
Speed skiing pits solo skiers down a straight, steep prepared course, timed through a fixed 100 m trap at the base. World records exceed 250 km/h. Athletes wear aerodynamic suits, ultra-long skis and specialised helmets and fairings. The best-known course is at Les Arcs, France.
Quick facts
Category
Winter Sports
Type
Individual
Players
1 per team
Where played
outdoor
Country of origin
🇫🇷 France
Estimated origin
1930s Saint Moritz; modern courses at Les Arcs, France
Olympic
No
Popularity
niche
Sources & provenance
Last verified 2026-08-20.verified