Rules for slalom skiing are managed internationally by the International Ski Federation.

The sport was originally developed in Switzerland and modelled on slalom skiing.

"It's like slalom skiing," Mr. Dieker said, "but it's as if you're skiing on top of an avalanche, because the water is moving."

In 1971, she won the Alpine skiing World Cup in slalom skiing.

The slalom part of the event was held separate from the main medal event of slalom skiing (included in table below).

She won Australia's first individual Olympic medal with a bronze in slalom skiing.

Stiansen is the father of Tom Stiansen, world champion in slalom skiing in 1997.

He is also a fan of snow sports and has practiced freestyle, slalom classic, giant slalom skiing and snowboarding.

During his early years, Eriksen (junior) gained some success at slalom skiing and ski jumping.

Ms. Patterson, 42, was the United States women's champion in slalom skiing in 1974 and the American downhill champion in 1976.