Slalom (noun)

1. A skiing competition in which the competitors ski down a course marked by a series of gates, alternately red and blue, which they must pass through.
2. A skiing competition in which competitors ski down a course marked by a series of gates, alternately red and blue, which they must pass through, usually at high speed and with quick turns.

Origin:

Early 20th century: from norwegian slalåm, from sla "sloping" + låm "track".

Examples:

1. He won the gold medal in the slalom event.
2. The skier was competing in the slalom event.
3. The skier completed the slalom course in record time.
4. The slalom course was very challenging.
5. The skier had to pass through several gates in the slalom event.