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The minimum was initially set at 155 cm (61.0 in) for men and 150 cm (59.1 in) for women, but was increased to 165 cm (65.0 in) for men and 155 cm (61.0 in) for women for the 2003–2004 season. The equipment minimums and maximums imposed by the International Ski Federation (FIS) have created a backlash from skiers, suppliers, and fans.
The Men's giant slalom competition at the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2025 will be held on 14 February 2025. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] A qualification was held on 13 February. [ 3 ] [ 4 ]
Women's giant slalom at the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2025; Venue: Skicircus Saalbach-Hinterglemm/Leogang: Location: Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria: Dates: 13 February: Competitors: 108 from 51 nations: Winning time: 2:22.71: Medalists
The vertical drop for a GS course must be 250–450 m (820–1,480 ft) for men, and 250–400 m (820–1,310 ft) for women. The number of gates in this event is 56–70 for men and 46–58 for women. The number of direction changes in a GS course equals 11–15% of the vertical drop of the course in metres, 13–18% for children.
Basic Quota. Every NOC will be assigned one male and one female quota spot meeting the B standard. Top 500 on Points list. Every NOC with at least one male and/or female in the top 500 of any event will be allocated one additional male and/or female quota in addition to the basic quota.
The winner United States' Mikaela Shiffrin makes friends with a baby reindeer as she waits for Santa on podium after an alpine ski, women's World Cup slalom, in Levi, Finland, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.
The Points List is calculated by taking the average of five best event results for technical events (giant slalom and slalom) and two best results for speed events (downhill, super G, and super combined). To compete in giant slalom or slalom an athlete must have a point average of less than 160 in those disciplines.