Downhill is considered the premier discipline and is the longest and, after the Slalom, second-oldest alpine skiing competition. Due to the high speeds involved, Downhill is by far the most risky discipline. Downhill emphasizes "the six components of technique, courage, speed, risk, physical condition, and judgement", according to the FIS International Ski Competition Rules.

Following his Super-G triumph in Wengen, 24-year-old Italian skier Giovanni Franzoni secured his second Alpine Ski World Cup victory in the legendary Streif Downhill in Kitzbuehel.

The Swiss Downhill skiers confirmed in Wengen their current dominance in the discipline on home turf. Marco Odermatt not only claimed his third victory of the season in the Downhill after his wins in Beaver Creek and Val Gardena, but also gave the Swiss their fourth win in the fourth race of the Alpine Ski World Cup season. He finished 0.79 seconds ahead of Vincent Kriechmayr and 0.90 seconds ahead of yesterday's Super-G winner Giovanni Franzoni.

The 24-year-old Italian skier Giovanni Franzoni unexpectedly won the Alpine Ski World Cup Super-G in Wengen, finishing ahead of Stefan Babinsky by 0.35 seconds and Franjo Von Allmen, who trailed by 0.37 seconds.

Just over a month before the start of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, Livigno will host for the very first time in its history an event of the Alpine Ski World Cup: the Men’s Super-G on December 27, 2025.

The 27-year-old Czech skier Jan Zabystran unexpectedly won the Super-G in Val Gardena, finishing ahead of Marco Odermatt by 0.22 seconds and Giovanni Franzoni, who trailed by 0.37 seconds.