(NEXSTAR) - Alpine skiing will be featured at the Winter Olympics in February 2026 in Cortina, with athletes Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn set to take the spotlight. The events will include slalom and super-G, in which scoring is based on the combined time of runs. Athletes must navigate through specific gates and are required to start and finish correctly to avoid disqualification. Skiing competitions, particularly in slalom and super-G, have specific scoring rules that focus on the total time taken by participants. In slalom and giant slalom, two runs are timed, while downhill and super-G involve a single timed run. Proper navigation around the gates is crucial; failure to do so can result in disqualification. This is a common issue not just for elite competitors but also for skiers at various levels, highlighting the challenges of the sport. Race officials and the jury play a vital role in monitoring the starts of athletes. They confirm any disqualifications or penalties for incorrect exits from the start gate or for failing to adhere to other requirements. This oversight is essential for maintaining competitive integrity. As the Winter Olympics approach, the focus on women's Alpine skiing promises to highlight both the athletic skill and excitement of the sport. Further insights into the scoring specifics and athlete performances will be reported as the event unfolds. All facts in this report were gathered by journalists employed by Nexstar. Artificial intelligence tools were used to reformat from a broadcast script into a news article for our website. This report was edited and fact-checked by Nexstar staff before being published.