Here are five of the top alpine skiing racers in history:
1. **Ingemar Stenmark** (Sweden) – Dominating the 1970s and 1980s, he won a record 86 World Cup races, specializing in slalom and giant slalom.
2. **Lindsey Vonn** (USA) – One of the most successful female skiers, she claimed 82 World Cup victories and won four overall titles, excelling in downhill and super-G.
3. **Mikaela Shiffrin** (USA) – A contemporary powerhouse, Shiffrin has multiple World Cup titles and Olympic medals, known for her technical prowess in slalom and giant slalom.
4. **Franz Klammer** (Austria) – Famous for his thrilling downhill runs, Klammer won the gold medal in the 1976 Olympics and is a legendary figure in the sport.
5. **Marc Girardelli** (Luxembourg) – With five overall World Cup titles and victories across all disciplines, he is regarded as one of the sport’s all-time greats.
These athletes have each made significant contributions to alpine skiing, setting records and inspiring future generations.