1.   They all zigzagged off into the distance, hell-bent slalom racers.

2.   Gerg, Goetschl and Dorfmeister change skis and join slalom racers on Sunday in the hope of picking up more World Cup points in the combined race.

3.   He added that all the slalom racers at the Furano meet planned to send Fogdoe a fax message wishing him well.

4.   Miller and most of the other top slalom racers were set to race without the usual World Cup pressure Tuesday in an exhibition contest in Madonna di Campiglio.

5.   Nowen, who emerged as a top slalom racer after years of mediocrity, had an even tougher time.

6.   Right now Sykora is doing a good job replacing Tomba as the top slalom racer.

7.   Slalom racers often complain they must ski in difficult conditions that would never be contemplated in the high-speed downhill or super-G.

8.   Slalom racers often complain they must ski in difficult conditions that would never be contemplated in the high-speed downhill.

9.   Under the old rules, downhill racers were awarded a handicap that gave them a better chance in an event that is weighted in favor of the slalom racers.

10.   Women raced through powder snow before crossing into a steep icy section that challenged the most talented of the slalom racers.