A slalom contestant is a skier who competes in a slalom race. Slalom is a type of alpine skiing event that involves navigating between poles or gates, set at a distance from each other. The skier must pass through the gates in the correct order and with the fastest time possible. Slalom races are usually held on a downhill course, and the skier must make quick turns to navigate the course. The winner of the slalom contest is the skier who completes the course in the shortest amount of time.