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Super-G

British

noun

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

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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 • Mar. 4, 2026

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 • Mar. 4, 2026

She won downhill gold and Super-G bronze in 2010 at Vancouver and took a downhill bronze in 2018 at PyeongChang.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

“We were about camping and fishing and being outside. They all ski raced, real Super-G, 50 mph downhill stuff.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2024

Gut-Behrami also leads the standings in Super-G and giant slalom, putting her on course to match Shiffrin’s impressive feat of claiming four crystal globes in 2019.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 2024

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