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Parallel Giant Slalom: Innovation or Gimmick?

The parallel giant slalom format continues to divide opinion in the alpine world, with athletes and coaches expressing contrasting views on its place in the sport.

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The parallel giant slalom format continues to divide opinion in the alpine world, with athletes and coaches expressing contrasting views on its place in the sport.

The parallel giant slalom format continues to divide opinion in the alpine world, with athletes and coaches expressing contrasting views on its place in the sport.

The parallel giant slalom format continues to divide opinion in the alpine world, with athletes and coaches expressing contrasting views on its place in the sport.

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