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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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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

Ledecka made history in 2018 by becoming the first woman to win gold medals in two different sports by also winning the alpine skiing Super-G, and she could repeat the feat at these Games.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

A women's Super-G is set to go ahead on Saturday with a men's downhill on Sunday.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

Mikaela Shiffrin looks to bounce back in the Super-G after not finishing in the super slalom and slalom at the Olympics.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2022

“I was a little bit in trouble, because I missed the gate on the Super-G start two times in a row,” the Italian said.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 4, 2022

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