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Alpine Skiing is one of the
fastest, most exciting sports in Special Olympics. Competition is offered in three unique
events.
Slalom: Slalom courses have the most gates through which athletes must ski.
Athletes who can make quick, tight turns do well in slalom competitions.
Giant Slalom: As its name implies, giant slalom is a longer course
than slalom. There are fewer gates, which are set further apart, making giant slalom a
combination of speed and turning skills.
Downhill: This is one of the most popular events in skiing.
Downhill skiers love to ski fast. There are a few gates on downhill courses allowing
greater speed for the skier. |
