Women’s Downhill

Carole Montillet-Carles of France speeds past a gate during the Women’s Downhill.  (Kevin Frayer / AP)

Anja Paerson of Sweden is shrouded in a cloud of snow as she comes to a halt in the finish area after clinching the bronze medal in the Women’s Downhill.  (Charles Krupa / AP)

Lindsey Kildow hangs her head after finishing in eighth place in the Women’s Downhill at the Winter Olympics in San Sicario Fraiteve, Italy.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Carolina Ruiz Castillo hangs her tongue out after completing her run in the Women’s Downhill Final.  (Gina Ferazzi / LAT)

Michaela Dofmeister of Austria reacts to winning the gold in the Women’s Downhill at the 2006 Winter Olympics in San Sicario Fraiteve, Italy.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Michaela Dofmeister of Austria kisses the podium after winning the Gold Medal in the Ladies’ Downhill.  (Gina Ferazzi / LAT)