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Men's super G World Cup 1992/1993
In men's super G World Cup 1992/93 all results count.
Note:
In the last race only the best racers were allowed to compete and only the best 15 finishers were awarded with points.
| Alpine skiing World Cup | |
| Men | |
Overall | Downhill | Super G | Giant slalom | Slalom | Combined | |
| 1993 |
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