What is the fastest discipline with the longest, steepest course?
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Downhill
In the downhill racers top 130 km/h: the fastest and riskiest alpine discipline.
💡 Did you know? In the downhill racers reach over 130 km/h.
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What is the technical discipline with the tightest, shortest gates?
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Slalom
In slalom the gates are close together: it's about fast, precise turning.
💡 Did you know? In slalom both runs count together; miss a gate and you're out at once.
Which technical Alpine discipline has fewer, wider-set gates than its shorter sister event?
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Giant slalom
The giant slalom demands long, powerful turns: technique and speed must be in balance.
💡 Did you know? The giant slalom demands a mix of technique and speed.
What is the fast discipline between giant slalom and downhill?
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Super-G
The Super-G is raced with no training run: racers only know the course from inspection.
💡 Did you know? The super-G is raced with no practice run: you only know the course from inspection.
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