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

Great Britain have competed in every Games since 1976, but had to wait until Sochi 2014 for a first gold medal as Kelly Gallagher and guide Charlotte Evans landed Super-G visually impaired victory.

From BBC

It is a big day for Scottish skier Neil Simpson, who defends his men's Super-G visually impaired title at the Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre from 09:50.

From BBC

Simpson teamed up with his other guide Rob Poth to win the Super-G at the 2023 World Championships, but the event was not contested at last year's Worlds because of bad weather.

From BBC

Formerly known as the Super Combined, the Alpine Combined features a Super-G run followed by a slalom run to decide the medals.

From BBC

Like Romeo and Juliet, U.S. skier Breezy Johnson, who won gold in the women’s downhill, also found love in northern Italy, receiving a marriage proposal from partner Connor Watkins, who dropped down to one knee near the the super-G finish line.

From Los Angeles Times