What is the alpine combined?
I · Intermediate · The events · 1 of 4The alpine combined adds a downhill or super-G run to one slalom run. A racer must finish both to be ranked. In the team combined, two racers of the same gender from one nation split the runs: one skis the speed run and one the slalom. Their times are added. The classical combined is a full downhill and a full slalom.
How it works
- Alpine combined: one speed run and one slalom run; times added.
- Order: the organisers set which comes first, announced in advance.
- Bibs: a racer keeps the same start number for all runs.
- Must finish both: only racers who complete every part are ranked.
- Team combined: two racers of the same gender; each skis one run only.
- Team second run: a racer may not start if their teammate did not finish the first.
- Classical combined: a full downhill and a full slalom.
- Results: only interim results until every part is done.
The glossary has the combined, the alpine combined, the team combined, the combined time, the DNF and the team event.
Tricky cases
A racer wins the downhill part but misses a gate in the slalom. Are they ranked?
No. A racer must finish every part of the combined.
In a team combined, one racer falls in the downhill. Can the slalom racer start?
No. A racer may not start the second run if their teammate did not finish the first.
Can one team combined racer ski both runs?
No. Each racer skis only one run.
How are team combined cup points shared?
Half to each teammate.
Why the rule exists
Combined events reward all-round racers who can ski fast and turn tightly. The team version lets a speed specialist and a slalom specialist pair up.
Where it differs
| Where | What changes | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Alpine combined | One speed run and one slalom run | FIS 1101 |
| Team combined | Two racers, one run each | FIS 1211 |
| Classical combined | Full downhill and full slalom | FIS 1102 |
From the rule book
FIS, ICR Book IV: Joint Regulations for Alpine Skiing (edition July 2026), articles 1100 to 1103 and 1211. Checked 14 October 2026. Official document: the FIS ICR, revised by the FIS Council each season.