How can sports like downhill skiing have world records for time when they can take place on different mtns, courses, etc that can’t be controlled for?
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Speed skiing (not to be confused with alpine downhill) has legitimate world records because they are somewhat standardized, and the record is maximum speed in a speed trap
Downhill courses are similar at the same venue, but not exactly the same. So even course records need a grain of salt.
Slalom changes morning to afternoon. I am unaware of any claims of world records in SL, GS, or super G, unless you are talking about medal counts, world cups, etc.
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