Let's make this birthday one to remember.

40 years old (Born on August 31, 1984)

Happy Birthday, Ted Ligety! You're the only guy we know who can carve a mountain faster than most of us can slice birthday cake. From your legendary Olympic gold in Torino 2006 to dominating giant slalom at Sochi 2014, you've shown the world that gravity is merely a suggestion.

Whether you're blazing down slopes or casually redefining ski technique with those epic angles and fearless turns, you always make it look easy (and leave everyone else breathless). Here's hoping your birthday celebration is as smooth and thrilling as one of your iconic runs—minus any wipeouts! Cheers to another year speeding ahead.