How Fast Is Downhill Skier?

Downhill ski racers hit 150 km/h. Speed-skiing — a different specialty — sees records over 250 km/h. Ivan Origone set the speed record at 254.958 km/h in 2016, making him faster than most cars on a motorway, on plain skis.

Downhill skiers at 150 km/h can lose 5 kg of body weight from sweat alone in a single race run, despite the cold.

• Faster than motorway driving
• Speed-skiing record: 255 km/h