SKIING

Alpine skiing at the Winter Olympics has been one the most prestigious contests worldwide ever since the sport’s inception in 1936. This event is held once every four years, and in order to book a place in the action, skiers must score points from several other competitions in the years leading up to the Olympics. Such competitions include cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, snowboarding, ski jumping and speed skating, although not all contribute points to the Winter Olympics rankings. These events make for numerous betting opportunities, since there’s always action to bet on during the qualifying stages of the Olympics. Some of the most successful countries at scoring gold medals in alpine skiing at the Winter Olympics are Austria, Switzerland, the United States, France and Italy, but there’s always room for surprises!