It is a high-speed event that combines slalom or giant slalom turns with downhill racing speed. It follows the same course but the gates will be further apart. This allows skiers to gain speed. Skiing as quickly as possible while not catching air requires both skill and snow feel.
The event debuted at the 1988 Olympics and was made a World Cup in 1986. The results from this race are added into the GS standings. At the end of each season, athletes compete to win a crystal globe. Hermann Maier's Austrian record is widely considered as the best in super-g racing history.
The skiers have to be tucked-in at all time in order to reduce contact with the gate. The skiers are unable steer properly if they strike a gate.
Before a race begins, competitors may inspect the course but cannot do a practice run. Since they only race once, skiers have to be as fast as possible in order for them to win.
Each of the nine World Cup races is divided into two runs. There are seven World Cups for women, and seven for men. Each race's winner earns World Cup Points that can be redeemed to qualify for the Soldeu Andorra finale.
Athletes are allowed to participate in the event, as long as 500 World Cups points have been earned and they are in the top 25, in their respective categories. Top five athletes in the overall standings are also eligible to compete.
Hermann Maier (Austria) is considered by many to be the fastest, best and most accurate Super-G skier. He is a five time world champion and has won 24 World Cups.
This discipline requires both speed as well as technical skill. In contrast to downhill skiing and slalom there is no pre-race practice and the competitors are forced to concentrate on their speed.
The event is very fast, often exceeding 100 km/hr. Skiing at high speeds is very difficult and competitive.
Hermann Maier, Kjetil André Aamodt, Marc Girardelli, and Marco Odermatt are some of history's most successful super-g skiing athletes. Hermann Maier won Olympic gold in 1998 and the world championships in 1999, and was a five-time World Cup champion.
Hermann Maier is widely regarded as the greatest male super-g skier, with 23 World Cup wins and five season titles (1998-2001, 2004). In this event, his abilities were refined through meticulous course analysis and aggressive course techniques.
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Food varies from country to country. It is difficult to know which countries are best at cooking.
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Italy – For its outstanding food, TripAdvisor users voted Italy number one.
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France - France was ranked second because of its rich culture and cuisine.
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Spain - Spain came third because of its great weather and beautiful beaches.
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Hotels are located in tourist areas and offer private rooms with en suite bathrooms.
Although they look similar to hostels in that they have smaller rooms and more people sharing each one, guesthouses can be quite different.
Budget-conscious travelers love bed and breakfasts. A guest stays in a private home and is provided with a full morning breakfast.
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