Super-G

British  

noun

1. skiing a type of slalom in which the course is shorter than in a standard slalom and the obstacles are farther apart than in a giant slalom

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Etymology

Origin of Super-G

C20: from _super- + _g ( _iant )

Example Sentences

Franzoni clocked 1min 52.31sec for just his second victory on the circuit, pushing Swiss master Marco Odermatt, who retained his super-G title on Friday, into second by 0.07sec.

From Barron's

While the top 25 in the super-G finished within one second of Odermatt on Friday, there was a much wider gap between the top skiers in the most prestigious race on the circuit, often dubbed the Super Bowl of skiing, or the "Hollywood of snow" in Marcel Hirscher's words.

From Barron's

Johan Eliasch, speaking on the sidelines of the men's World Cup super-G in Kitzbuehel, played down concerns over the production of artificial snow at the Livigno site, which is to host the snowboarding and freestyle skiing at the Olympics.

From Barron's

It was Odermatt's 53rd World Cup victory and his eighth of the season and it consolidated his place atop not only the super-G standings but also the overall rankings.

From Barron's

World champion Marco Odermatt underlined his credentials as a firm favourite for Olympic gold next month by scorching to a narrow victory in the World Cup super-G at Kitzbuehel on Friday.

From Barron's