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How fast can snowboarders travel in super-G races?
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Snowboarder Torah Bright of Australia competing at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
In super-G races, snowboarders often reach speeds of 60 miles (97 km) per hour.1
In these competitions, the gates are spaced 100 to 130 feet (30 to 40 meters) apart, which requires riders to execute longer and more sweeping turns compared to other slalom events.1