Skiing, Freestyle
Freestyle skiing goes back to the 1920s and 1930s. It includes tricks or acrobatic elements on skis in the air (aerials), but also on snow, such as ballet skiing, which is better known as “acro.” Other forms include mogul skiing and skier cross. All these forms have become Olympic disciplines. Due to new developments in the construction of skis and snow parks, with half-pipes and various jumps in many ski resorts, freestyle skiing is gaining in popularity, especially among adolescent skiers. ...
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