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technical events

During each event, skiers take turns attempting to complete the descent as fast as possible while following the established course.

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super giant (super-G) slalom

Event that combines the speed of downhill with the technique of giant slalom; the super-G course is shorter than the downhill course and has more gates.

downhill and super-G ski

downhill

Speed event held on a steep course with long straightaways and wide fast turns; downhill skiers reach speeds of over 120 km/h.

downhill and super-G ski

special slalom

Technical event whose course includes numerous sharp turns; the skier must graze the gate poles to keep the best trajectory.

slalom ski

giant slalom

Technical event whose course has fewer gates and longer curves than the special slalom course.

giant slalom ski