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DOWNHILL [2 records]

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Record 1 2011-08-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skiing and Snowboarding
DEF

One of the four events in alpine skiing.

CONT

In downhill racing ..., the skier can experience cold, dry snow in the upper section of the course; toward the middle of the course, the snow, heated by the sun, can be a great deal warmer.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ski et surf des neiges
DEF

Une des quatre épreuves de ski alpin.

CONT

La descente demande des qualités physiques et techniques importantes, mais encore un toucher de neige maximum et beaucoup de sang-froid; elle fait appel à la maîtrise de ses skis en situation de vitesse maximale.

Spanish

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Record 2 2003-02-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cycling
CONT

Downhill competition. The event, open to men and women, takes place on a steep natural slope dotted with obstacles. It is a two-round race against the clock... Downhill is a speed event that depends on the athlete's ability to anticipate difficulties.

OBS

Mountain bike event.

Key term(s)
  • downhill event

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cyclisme
CONT

Déroulement de la compétition de descente. Ouverte aux hommes et aux femmes, l'épreuve se déroule sur un terrain naturel en pente abrupte, parsemé d'obstacles. C'est une compétition contre la montre en deux manches [...] La descente est une épreuve de vitesse qui fait appel à la faculté d'anticipation des difficultés.

OBS

Épreuve de VTT.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ciclismo
OBS

Prueba de ciclismo de montaña.

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