The Alpine Ski World Championships in Are, Sweden begin on Monday, 4 February and run until Sunday, 17 February.

World champions will be crowned in Slalom, Giant Slalom, Super G, Downhill, Team Event and Alpine Combined. Athletes from a total of 74 countries are set to compete at the biennial event.

Image source, Getty Images

Image source, Getty Images

World Cup silver medallist Dave Ryding will lead the alpine racers, with Laurie Taylor, Charlie Guest and Alex Tilley also aiming for success.

The squad head to Sweden attempting to win Britain’s first Alpine World Championships medal in 83 years.

Who is in the GB squad?

Men’s Super G - Jack GowerMen’s Downhill - Jack GowerMen’s Alpine Combined - Jack GowerAlpine Team Event - Dave Ryding, Laurie TaylorLadies’ Giant Slalom - Alex TilleyMen’s Giant Slalom - Laurie Taylor, Charlie Raposo, Jack GowerLadies’ Slalom - Alex Tilley, Charlie GuestMen’s Slalom - Dave Ryding, Laurie Taylor, Billy Major, Zak Vinter

How can I watch live coverage of the Alpine Ski World Championships on the BBC?

On Wednesday, 6 February

At 11:15-13:50, Men's Super G, BBC Red Button

On Friday, 8 February

At 09:45-11:10, Women's Alpine Combined - Downhill, BBC Red Button

At 15:00-16:35, Women's Alpine Combined - Slalom, BBC Red Button

On Saturday, 9 February

At 11:15-13:40, Men's Downhill, BBC Red Button

On Sunday, 10 February

At 11:15-13:15, Women's Downhill, BBC Red Button

On Monday, 11 February

At 09:45-12:00, Men's Alpine Combined - Downhill, BBC Red Button

At 13:15-15:00, Men's Alpine Combined - Slalom, Connected TV and online (repeated 16:30-18:15, BBC Red Button)

On Thursday, 14 February

At 13:00-15:05, Women's Giant Slalom - first run, Connected TV and online

At 16:30-18:45, Women's Giant Slalom - second run, BBC Red Button

On Friday, 15 February

At 13:00-15:05, Men's Giant Slalom - first run, Connected TV and online

At 16:30-18:45, Men's Giant Slalom - second run, BBC Red Button

On Saturday, 16 February

At 09:45-11:45, Women's Slalom - first run, BBC Red Button

At 13:15-15:20, Women's Slalom - second run, Connected TV and online (repeated, 23:30-01:35, BBC Red Button)

On Sunday, 17 February

At 09:45-11:50, Men's Slalom - first run, BBC Red Button

At 13:15-15:40, Men's Slalom - second run, Connected TV and online (repeated 16:00-18:25, BBC Red Button)

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