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Downhill
A one-run event that includes a variety of challenging turns, jumps
and gliding phases in which the skiers reach the highest speeds
of all the alpine disciplines.
Super-G
A one-run event of high-speed turns, which may also include jumps
and gliding phases.
Giant Slalom
Times from two runs on different courses are added together in a
discipline requiring precise turns.
Slalom
Slalom is contested on two different courses where the combined
time counts and demands extreme agility and balance.
Combined
The Alpine Combined tests the all-round ability of the competitor
where the combined times from a Downhill and Slalom race are added
together.
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Online magazine of alpine sports.
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Australian ski magazine featuring product testing and reviews,
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