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how fast do downhill skiers go in the olympics ~~

Olympic downhill skiers typically reach average race speeds around 60–70 mph (about 95–115 km/h), with top speeds on steep sections often hitting 80–95 mph (roughly 130–150 km/h). In the fastest Olympic races ever, some skiers have been clocked close to 145 km/h (around 90 mph) on the quickest parts of the course.