Super Giant Slalom

The Super Giant Slalom, better known in its abbreviated form Super-G, is a sport in the discipline of alpine skiing in which the objective is similar to that of the Giant Slalom, which is to pass through a fixed set of gates. The gates on Super-G are farther apart than on giant slalom courses.

The main difference between Super-G and Giant Slalom is that Giant Slalom is a technical event, while Super-G is a speed event. Super-G races are mostly held on the same tracks as downhill races, but a much lower starting point is used. For safety, minimum ski lengths of 205cm for men and 200cm for women apply.

In races, only one run per rider is allowed on the course. All races are timed. Competitions are held in a round format, with skiers eliminated based on their finish times to the final medal round. As in other slalom races, if a skier misses any of the gates he is disqualified.

Super-G has been a part of the Winter Olympics since 1988 with medal events for men and women. It debuted at the World Cup in 1983 followed by inclusion in the World Championship in 1987.