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Michael von Gruenigen of Switzerland passes the gate during the giant slalom event of the Alpine Ski Men's World Cup in Shigakogen, central Japan, Thursday, February 15. 2001. Giant Slalom World Cup leader von Gruenigen and winner of the Giant Slalom of the Alpine Skiing World Championships 2001 in St. Anton finished eighth in the event. (KEYSTONE/AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)