I can remeber this being in either the 1992 or 94 Winter Olympics, but it was probaly a demonstration sport.
2007-03-25 18:53:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Winter Sports ➔ Snow Skiing
It's not very popular to begin with. Also, it requires a very long and straight hill that has no bumps in it. I would think that some venues would not allow for this. Unfortunately many sports go unrecognized in the Olympics. The Olympics is already overcrowded with events. Skiing halfpipe should be the next event in the Olympics.
2007-03-26 09:50:30 · answer #1 · answered by skiisme753 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Speed skiing has always been an obscure branch of the sport. I haven't ever actually tried it, but I have heard that it demands very little skill or fitness. It is also extremely dangerous, and since the downhill event is similar, it is not very popular.
2007-03-27 11:42:59 · answer #2 · answered by pctorab 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I seem to recall that the high speeds make it very dangerous and years ago I read about some deaths occurring. Wouldn't make good prime time viewing for the networks.
2007-03-26 12:08:40 · answer #3 · answered by ligoneskiing 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's really not much skill in speed skiing. Downhill requires much more skill in keeping your speed through slight turns, and turning in a tuck etc.
2007-03-27 12:11:15 · answer #4 · answered by MLBfreek35 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure. I think because its dangerous and hard to find al good spot to do runs.
2007-03-26 14:46:05 · answer #5 · answered by Shay-la♥ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋