Bode Miller lit up the Alpine skiing events at Salt Lake City 2002. These Games were the launchpad for a period of American skiing success, not just at the Olympic Winter Games but also in the World Cup and World Championships. The Olympic Channel takes us back ti Park City where the Olympic flame continues to shine bright today.

Eight years after his first Olympic title in the super combined at Turin 2006, the USA’s Ted Ligety reminded the world of just why he is regarded as king of the giant slalom, producing two stunning runs to take gold on the slopes of Rosa Khutor.

The five events – downhill, super-G, super combined, giant slalom and slalom - produced five different winners, underlining the intensity of the competition on the slopes of Rosa Khutor. They included the oldest ever Alpine gold medallist, the oldest to win a medal of any colour, and the youngest male skier to feature on the podium. At the top of the podium, there was long awaited super giant joy for Ted Ligety and three genuine surprises.

Ted Ligety of the USA wins the gold medal during the Alpine Skiing Men's Giant Slalom

Ted Ligety of the USA wins the gold medal during the Alpine Skiing Men's Giant Slalom

Crowned Olympic champion in the super combined in 2014 in Sochi 2014 after an incredible recovery, Sandro Viletta is today a coach who is very happy to see the Games back in Switzerland at last. At Lausanne 2020, he will be an attentive athlete role model ready to help young skiers from all over the world.