What are the differences between the different events?

-Events  move from Downhill to Slalom getting progressively slower and more technical.

-Downhill is the fastest event with the fewest gates.   Downhill is considered a speed event.

-Super G (Super Giant Slalom) is second fastest with more gates than downhill.   Super G is considered a speed event.

-Giant Slalom is third fastest with more gates than Super G.  Is considered a technical event.

-Slalom is fourth fastest with the most gates.  Slalom is considered a technical event.

-There are rules regarding number of training runs, course inspections, etc. depending on the event.

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