what is the difference between the down hill and super G

Super-G stands for super giant slalom & is a cross between the downhill & the giant slalom events. It marries the wide, long turns of giant slalom to the steep slopes of downhill. For this reason it is often nicknamed the slow downhill or fast giant slalom. The top skiers almost glide through the long turns without losing any momentum.


Rules
One run, fastest down the mountain wins. Just like the giant slalom u get disqualified if u do not stay within the gates marking the course.


History
Super-G is a modern concept in Alpine racing & only became part of the FIS World Cup circuit in 1985. The discipline became an Olympic event in 1988.


Random fact
The course is shorter than downhill but longer than a giant slalom course. At Olympic level any piste must have a minimum of 35 changes of direction for the men is race & at least 30 changes of direction for the women.


The lowdown
It is one of the most technical Alpine disciplines demanding precise, technical turns at very high speeds.
Super-G is often raced without any training runs. The competitors just get to inspect the piste on race day.
Marcus Wasmeiner won the first men is overall super-G title in 1986.
Italy is Daniela Ceccarelli is the current Olympic women is champion, while Norway is Kjetil Andre Aamodt holds the men is title.