Freestyle Skiing

Speed, acrobatics and adrenaline on skis. This is a young sport that debuted as a demonstration sport at the 1988 Calgary Games. Freestyle skiing was created in the 1960s, during a time of social change and a growing desire for more freedom of expression, even in sports. This led to the development of new and exciting skiing techniques. In 1979, the International Ski Federation (FIS) recognized freestyle skiing as a sport. They introduced new rules to make it safer, and the following year, the first FIS World Cup series took place.