Olympics: Women's slalom delayed because of high winds
14 Feb 2018 / 08:47 H.
Course workers are seen on the hill as the women's giant slalom at the Winter Olympics is postponed due to high winds at the Yongpyong Alpine Centre. — Reuters
PYEONGCHANG: The women's Olympic slalom was delayed Wednesday because of strong wind, organisers announced.
"Due to very strong wind gusts, the programme is delayed by one hour," the International Ski Federation said.
Skiers on the technical events on the Rainbow course at the Yongpyong resort are reliant on a 3.7km-long gondola to go up the mountain.
In very windy conditions, the gondola closes down. Gusts also make the course unsafe for both skiers and the raft of officials needed to look over it. — AFP