| Host city | Crans-Montana |
|---|---|
| Country | Switzerland |
| Events | 10 |
| Opening | 27 January 1987 |
| Closing | 8 February 1987 |
| Opened by | Pierre Aubert |
Crans-Montana
Crans-Montana
Location in Switzerland
The FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 1987 were held in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, from 27 January to 8 February 1987.[1]
The alpine world championships included Super-G for the first time;[2] it was first run on the World Cup level four seasons earlier, in December 1982.
The host Swiss team won eight gold medals out of ten, including all five women's events.
- ^ de:Alpine Skiweltmeisterschaft 1987
- ^ "Skiers differ on benefits of new event". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). Associated Press. February 3, 1987. p. 3D.