I've merged several similar questions so the answer will be exhaustive:
The most successful downhill skier of all times is Ingemar Stenmark from Sweden who won 86 world cup competitions + several gold in the Olympics.
The most successfull cross-country skier ever is Bjørn Dæhlie from Norway with 46 world cup wins and 8 olympic golds.
If we focus on downhill skiing:
Here's the 5 male downhill skiers having most world cup wins (until end of 2011/12 season):
1. Ingemar Stenmark (SWE) 86
2. Hermann Maier (AUT) 54
3. Alberto Tomba (ITA) 50
4. Marc Girardelli (LUX) 46
5. Pirmin Zurbriggen (SUI) 40
Here's the 5 female downhill skiers having most world cup wins (until end of 2011/12 season): :
1. Annemarie Moser-Pröll (AUT) 62
2. Vreni Schneider (SUI) 55
3. Lindsey Vonn (USA) 53
4. Renate Götschl (AUT) 46
5. Anja Pärson (SWE) 42
Other downhill skiers mentioned:
Austria - Franz Klammer, Toni Sailer, Patrick Ortlieb, Benjamin Raich.
FRANCE - Jean Claude-Killy, Luc Alphand.
Switzerland - Bernhard Russi, Maria Walliser.
USA - Bode Miller, Phil Mahre, Bill Johnson, Tommy Moe, Picabo Street.
NORWAY: Aksel Lund Svindal.
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janica kosteclic
Janica Kostelic.
Janica Kastelic
Janica Kostelic :D
Janica Kostelic is the most famous female Croatian skier. She has won four Olympic gold medals and a World Cup.
Severina :)
There is no specialized skier doll.
The most successfull cross-country skier ever is Bjørn Dæhlie from Norway with 46 world cup wins and 8 olympic golds.
She is an American women skier who has won many races Some consider she is the best American skier ever
Yes.
My personal bet is Janica Kostelic because of her recognition and awards for the past years.