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SCHWEIZ BAHN2000 TUNNEL DURCHSTICH

JAHRESRUECKBLICK 2003 - INLAND - WEG FREI FUER DIE BAHN 2000: Mineure steigen am Freitag, 14. Februar 2003 aus dem 12.33 Meter breiten Bohrmaschinenkopf, nach dem Durchstich des Oenzberg-Eisenbahntunnels in Bolken SO. Mit dem Oenzberg ist der letzte Tunnel der ersten Etappe von Bahn 2000 durchstochen worden. Die heiklen Arbeiten dauerten 17 Monate. Der Tunnel ist ein Schluesselprojekt der Neubaustrecke Mattstetten-Rothrist. Der 3160 Meter lange Oenzbergtunnel musste in einem heiklen geologischen Gebiet realisiert werden. Die 2500 Tonnen schwere Mix-Schild-Bohrmaschine arbeitete auf den ersten 1925 Metern in der unteren Suesswassermolasse im Hartgesteinbetrieb. Beim Uebergang in die Moraene wurde die Maschine Untertag fuer die restlichen 340 Meter auf Hydrobetrieb umgebaut. (KEYSTONE/Urs Flueeler) [LUZ516]

SCHWEIZ OENZBERG TUNNEL DURCHSTICH

Ein Mineur bestaunt am Freitag 14. Februar 2003 den 12.33 Meter breiten Bohrkopf nach dem Durchstich des Oenzberg-Eisenbahntunnels in Bolken SO. Mit dem Oenzberg ist damit der letzte Tunnel der ersten Etappe von Bahn 2000 durchstochen worden. Die heiklen Arbeiten dauerten 17 Monate. Der Tunnel ist ein Schluesselprojekt der Neubaustrecke Mattstetten-Rothrist. Der 3160 Meter lange Oenzbergtunnel musste in einem heiklen geologischen Gebiet realisiert werden. Die 2500 Tonnen schwere Mix-Schild-Bohrmaschine arbeitete auf den ersten 1925 Metern in der unteren Suesswassermolasse im Hartgesteinbetrieb. Beim Uebergang in die Moraene wurde die Maschine Untertag fuer die restlichen 340 Meter auf Hydrobetrieb umgebaut. (KEYSTONE/Urs Flueeler)

NEUSEELAND AMERICAS CUP BARKER SCHNACKENBERG

Syndicate Head and Design co-ordinator of Team New Zealand, Tom Schnackenberg, right, pose for photographers with Team New Zealand skipper Dean Barker, left, in front the keel of the boat NZL-82 during the unveiling ceremony before the America's Cup, at the Team New Zealand base in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, February 11, 2003. The America's Cup will be contested by Team New Zealand and Switzerland's Alinghi with the first match to begin on Feb.15, 2003. (KEYSTONE/Laurent Gillieron)

NEUSEELAND AMERICAS CUP BARKER SCHNACKENBERG

Syndicate Head and Design co-ordinator of Team New Zealand, Tom Schnackenberg, right, pose for photographers with Team New Zealand skipper and Omega ambassador Dean Barker, left, behind the keel of the boat NZL-82 during the unveiling ceremony before the America's Cup, at the Team New Zealand base in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, February 11, 2003. The America's Cup will be contested by Team New Zealand and Switzerland's Alinghi with the first match to begin on Feb.15, 2003. (KEYSTONE/Laurent Gillieron)

NEUSEELAND AMERICAS CUP ENTHUELLUNGSZEREMONIE

Team New Zealand skipper and OMEGA ambassador Dean Barker, right, poses for photographers near the keel of the boat NZL-82 during the unveiling ceremony before the America's Cup, at the Team New Zealand base in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, February 11, 2003. The America's Cup will be contested by Team New Zealand and Switzerland's Alinghi with the first match to begin on Feb.15, 2003. (KEYSTONE/Laurent Gillieron)

NEUSEELAND AMERICAS CUP ENTHUELLUNGSZEREMONIE

Spectators and media walk around the boat NZL-82 of Team New Zealand during the unveiling ceremony before the America's Cup, at the Team New Zealand base in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, February 11, 2003. The America's Cup will be contested by Team New Zealand and Switzerland's Alinghi with the first match to begin on Feb.15, 2003. (KEYSTONE/Yves Ryncki)

NEUSEELAND AMERICAS CUP BARKER JEN

Team New Zealand skipper and OMEGA ambassador Dean Barker, right, shakes hand with Chinese actor and singer Richie Jen, left, near the keel of the boat NZL-82 during the unveiling ceremony before the America's Cup, at the Team New Zealand base in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, February 11, 2003. The America's Cup will be contested by Team New Zealand and Switzerland's Alinghi with the first match to begin on Feb.15, 2003. (KEYSTONE/Laurent Gillieron)

NEUSEELAND AMERICAS CUP BARKER JEN

Team New Zealand skipper and OMEGA ambassador Dean Barker, left, poses with Chinese actor and singer Richie Jen, right, near the keel of the boat NZL-82 during the unveiling ceremony before the America's Cup, at the Team New Zealand base in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, February 11, 2003. The America's Cup will be contested by Team New Zealand and Switzerland's Alinghi with the first match to begin on Feb.15, 2003. (KEYSTONE/Yves Ryncki)

NEUSEELAND AMERICAS CUP ENTHUELLUNGSZEREMONIE

Spectators stand on a display keel bulb during the unveiling of Alinghi's nominated boat for the America's Cup in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, Feb.11, 2003. The America's Cup will be contested by Team New Zealand and Switzerland's Alinghi with the first match to begin on Feb.15, 2003. (AP Photo/Herbert Knosowski)

NEUSEELAND AMERICAS CUP TEAM ALINGHI

The design team of Swiss syndicate Alinghi stand behind the keel while Cancan girls lift their skirts in the foreground during the 'skirt lifting' of their race yacht 'Alinghi' (SUI-64) which will be used in the up and coming America's Cup during a ceremony in Auckland, 11 February 2003. Alinghi challenge Team New Zealand for the America's Cup in the best of nine series beginning 15 February. AFP PHOTO/Thierry MARTINEZ

NEUSEELAND AMERICAS CUP BARKER SCHNACKENBERG

Tom Schneckenberg, syndicate head of Team New Zealand , right, and the team's skipper Dean Barker, left, lean on the keel bulb of NZL 82 during the unveiling of their nominated boat for the America's Cup in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, Feb.11, 2003. The America's Cup will be contested by Team New Zealand and Switzerland's Alinghi with the first match to begin on Feb.15, 2003. (AP Photo/Herbert Knosowski)

NEUSEELAND AMERICAS CUP ENTHUELLUNGSZEREMONIE

Ernesto Bertarelli, syndicate head of Switzerland's Alinghi, and his wife watch the unveiling of the team's chosen racing boat in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, Feb.11, 2003. Alinghi will battle Team New Zealand for the America's Cup due to start on Feb. 15, 2003. (AP Photo/Rob Griffith)

NEUSEELAND AMERICAS CUP ENTHUELLUNGSZEREMONIE

The shore team of Swiss Defi yacht Alinghi stand in front the yacht SUI-64 during the unveiling ceremony before the America's Cup, at the Alinghi base in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, February 11, 2003. The America's Cup will be contested by Team New Zealand and Switzerland's Alinghi with the first match to begin on Feb.15, 2003. (KEYSTONE/Laurent Gillieron)

NEUSEELAND AMERICAS CUP ENTHUELLUNGSZEREMONIE

Spectators and media look at the keel of the boat NZL-82 of Team New Zealand during the unveiling ceremony before the America's Cup, at the Team New Zealand base in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, February 11, 2003. The America's Cup will be contested by Team New Zealand and Switzerland's Alinghi with the first match to begin on Feb.15, 2003. (KEYSTONE/Laurent Gillieron)

NEUSEELAND AMERICAS CUP ENTHUELLUNGSZEREMONIE

The design team of Team New Zealand stand behind the keel of the yacht NZL-82 during the unveiling ceremony before the America's Cup, at the Team New Zealand base in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, February 11, 2003. The America's Cup will be contested by Team New Zealand and Switzerland's Alinghi with the first match to begin on Feb.15, 2003. (KEYSTONE/Laurent Gillieron)

NEUSEELAND AMERICAS CUP ENTHUELLUNGSZEREMONIE

Spectators and media walk around the boat NZL-82 of Team New Zealand during the unveiling ceremony before the America's Cup, at the Team New Zealand base in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, February 11, 2003. The America's Cup will be contested by Team New Zealand and Switzerland's Alinghi with the first match to begin on Feb.15, 2003. (KEYSTONE/Laurent Gillieron)

NEUSEELAND AMERICAS CUP SCHNACKENBERG BARKER

Syndicate Head and Design co-ordinator of Team New Zealand, Tom Schnackenberg, left, and Team New Zealand skipper Dean Barker, right, pose for photographers near the keel of the boat NZL-82 during the unveiling ceremony before the America's Cup, at the Team New Zealand base in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, February 11, 2003. The America's Cup will be contested by Team New Zealand and Switzerland's Alinghi with the first match to begin on Feb.15, 2003. (KEYSTONE/Laurent Gillieron)

NEUSEELAND AMERICAS CUP ENTHUELLUNGSZEREMONIE

Dancers stand in front of the keel of the yacht SUI-64 of the Swiss defi Alinghi, during the unveiling ceremony before the America's Cup, at the Alinghi base in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, February 11, 2003. The America's Cup will be contested by Team New Zealand and Switzerland's Alinghi with the first match to begin on Feb.15, 2003. (KEYSTONE/Laurent Gillieron)

NEUSEELAND AMERICAS CUP ENTHUELLUNGSZEREMONIE

The skirt of the boat SUI-64 of Swiss Defi yacht Alinghi, falls during the unveiling ceremony before the America's Cup, at the Alinghi base in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, February 11, 2003. The America's Cup will be contested by Team New Zealand and Switzerland's Alinghi with the first match to begin on Feb.15, 2003. (KEYSTONE/Laurent Gillieron)

NEUSEELAND AMERICAS CUP ENTHUELLUNGSZEREMONIE

Spectators and media walk around the boat NZL-82 of Team New Zealand, left, in front of the boat SUI-64 of Swiss Defi yacht Alinghi, right, during the unveiling ceremony before the America's Cup, at the Team New Zealand base in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, February 11, 2003. The America's Cup will be contested by Team New Zealand and Switzerland's Alinghi with the first match to begin on Feb.15, 2003. (KEYSTONE/Laurent Gillieron)

NEUSEELAND AMERICAS CUP ENTHUELLUNGSZEREMONIE

Spectators and media walk around the boat NZL-82 of Team New Zealand, left, in front of the boat SUI-64 of Swiss Defi yacht Alinghi, right, during the unveiling ceremony before the America's Cup, at the Team New Zealand base in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, February 11, 2003. The America's Cup will be contested by Team New Zealand and Switzerland's Alinghi with the first match to begin on Feb.15, 2003. (KEYSTONE/Laurent Gillieron)

NEUSEELAND AMERICAS CUP ENTHUELLUNGSZEREMONIE

Dancers stand in front of the Swiss Defi yacht Alinghi, SUI-64, during the unveiling ceremony before the America's Cup, at the Alinghi base in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, February 11, 2003. The America's Cup will be contested by Team New Zealand and Switzerland's Alinghi with the first match to begin on Feb.15, 2003. (KEYSTONE/Laurent Gillieron)

NEUSEELAND AMERICAS CUP ENTHUELLUNGSZEREMONIE

Dancers stand in front of the keel of Swiss Defi yacht Alinghi, SUI-64, during the unveiling ceremony before the America's Cup, at the Alinghi base in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, February 11, 2003. The America's Cup will be contested by Team New Zealand and Switzerland's Alinghi with the first match to begin on February15, 2003. (KEYSTONE/Laurent Gillieron)

NEUSEELAND AMERICAS CUP ENTHUELLUNGSZEREMONIE

Spectators and media walk around the Swiss Defi yacht Alinghi, SUI-64, during the unveiling ceremony before the America's Cup, at the Alinghi base in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, February 11, 2003. The America's Cup will be contested by Team New Zealand and Switzerland's Alinghi with the first match to begin on Feb.15, 2003. (KEYSTONE/Laurent Gillieron)

SINGAPUR CHINGAY PARADE

School child Ng Yi Ting, right, helps her classmate Pok Min Ting to secure her costumed hat to her head prior to the Annual Chingay Parade, on Saturday February 8, 2003. This year's parade featured over 3,500 local and foreign participants from eight countries including the United States, China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. (KEYSTONE/AP Photo/Bryan van der Beek)

SCHWEIZ SKI WM ST. MORITZ JONNA MENDES

US Jonna Mendes who won the bronze medal in the women's Super G takes pictures from the podium during the victory ceremony at the World Alpine Ski Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Monday, Feb. 3, 2003. (KEYSTONE/AP Photo/Rudi Blaha)

SCHWEIZ SKI WM ST. MORITZ FANS

US and Austrian fans wave their contry flags during the official medal ceremony of the women's Super G, at the Alpine Ski World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Monday, February 3 , 2003. (KEYSTONE/Karl Mathis)

SCHWEIZ SKI WM ST. MORITZ CLARK MENDES

US Kirsten Clark, left, and US Jonna Mendes show the medals they won, during the official medal ceremony of the women's Super G, at the Alpine Ski World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Monday, February 3 , 2003. (KEYSTONE/Karl Mathis)

SCHWEIZ SKI WM ST. MORITZ JONNA MENDES

US Jonna Mendes shows the bronze medal she won during the official medal ceremony of the women's Super G, at the Alpine Ski World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Monday, February 3 , 2003. (KEYSTONE/Karl Mathis)

SCHWEIZ SKI WM ST. MORITZ KIRSTEN CLARK

US Kirsten Clark shows the silver medal she won during the official medal ceremony of the women's Super G, at the Alpine Ski World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Monday, February 3 , 2003. (KEYSTONE/Karl Mathis)

SCHWEIZ SKI WM ST. MORITZ MICHAELA DORFMEISTER

Austrian Michaela Dorfmeister kisses the gold medal she won, during the official medal ceremony of the women's Super G, at the Alpine Ski World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Monday, February 3 , 2003. (KEYSTONE/Karl Mathis)

SCHWEIZ SKI WM ST. MORITZ PODIUM

US Kirsten Clark, Austrian Michaela Dorfmeister and US Joanna Mendes, from left, stand on the podium during the official medal ceremony of the women's Super G, at the Alpine Ski World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Monday, February 3 , 2003. (KEYSTONE/Karl Mathis)

SCHWEIZ SKI WM ST. MORITZ MICHAELA DORFMEISTER

Austrian Michaela Dorfmeister bites the gold medal she won, during the official medal ceremony of the women's Super G, at the Alpine Ski World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Monday, February 3 , 2003. (KEYSTONE/Karl Mathis)

SCHWEIZ SKI WM ST. MORITZ STEPHAN EBERHARTER

Austrian Stephan Eberharter displays the gold medal he won in the men's Super G at the World Ski Alpine Championships during the victory ceremony in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2003. (KEYSTONE/AP Photo/Diether Endlicher)

SCHWEIZ SKI WM ST. MORITZ MEDAILLENFEIER

Austria and Swiss fans watch the official medal ceremony on the medal plaza in the center of St. Moritz, Switzerland, Sunday, February 2, 2003, where the winners of the men's Super G are honored at the Alpine Ski World Championships in St. Moritz. (KEYSTONE/Gaetan Bally)

SCHWEIZ SKI WM ST. MORITZ MEDAILLENFEIER

Spectators watch the official medal ceremony on the medal plaza in the center of St. Moritz, Switzerland, Sunday, February 2, 2003, where the winners of the ski races are honored during the Alpine Ski World Championships in St. Moritz. (KEYSTONE/Gaetan Bally)

SCHWEIZ SKI WM ST. MORITZ STEPHAN EBERHARTER

Austrian Stephan Eberharter shows the gold medal during the official medal ceremony of the men's Super G, at the Alpine Ski World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Sunday, February 2 , 2003. (KEYSTONE/Eddy Risch)

SCHWEIZ SKI WM ST. MORITZ AMBROSI HOFFMANN

Swiss Ambrosi Hoffmann stands on the podium during the official medal ceremony of the men's Super G, at the Alpine Ski World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Sunday, February 2 , 2003. Hoffmann placed fourth in the Super G. (KEYSTONE/Eddy Risch)

SCHWEIZ SKI WM ST. MORITZ MEDAILLENFEIER

Austrian Hermann Maier, Austrian Stephan Eberharter and US Bode Miller, from left, stand on the podium during the official medal ceremony of the men's Super G, at the Alpine Ski World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Sunday, February 2 , 2003. (KEYSTONE/Eddy Risch)

SCHWEIZ SKI WM ST. MORITZ MEDAILLENFEIER

Austrian Hermann Maier and Austrian Stephan Eberharter, from left, stand on the podium during the official medal ceremony of the men's Super G, at the Alpine Ski World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Sunday, February 2 , 2003. (KEYSTONE/Eddy Risch)

SCHWEIZ SKI WM ST. MORITZ MEDAILLENFEIER

Overview of the medal plaza in the center of St. Moritz, Switzerland, photographed Sunday, February 2, 2003, where the winners of the ski races are honored during the Alpine Ski World Championships in St. Moritz. (KEYSTONE/Gaetan Bally)

SCHWEIZ SKI WM ST. MORITZ EROEFFNUNGSFEIER

Swiss pop star DJ Bobo, center, performs on stage together with children at the opening ceremony of the Alpine Ski World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Saturday, February 1 , 2003. (KEYSTONE/Karl Mathis)

SCHWEIZ SKI WM ST. MORITZ EROEFFNUNGSFEIER

Overview of the arena of the opening ceremony of the Alpine Ski World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Saturday, February 1, 2003. (KEYSTONE/Eddy Risch)

SCHWEIZ SKI WM ST. MORITZ EROEFFNUNGSFEIER

Children dressed in traditional Swiss dresses perform on stage at the opening ceremony of the Alpine Ski World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Saturday, February 1 , 2003. (KEYSTONE/Arno Balzarini)

SCHWEIZ SKI WM ST. MORITZ EROEFFNUNGSFEIER

Children dressed in traditional Swiss dresses and Swiss pop star DJ Bobo, center, perform on stage at the opening ceremony of the Alpine Ski World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Saturday, February 1 , 2003. (KEYSTONE/Arno Balzarini)

SCHWEIZ SKI WM ST. MORITZ EROEFFNUNGSFEIER

Swiss president Pascal Couchepin welcomes the guests and spectators at the opening ceremony of the Alpine Ski World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Saturday, February 1, 2003. (KEYSTONE/Arno Balzarini)

SCHWEIZ SKI WM ST. MORITZ EROEFFNUNGSFEIER

Daron Rahlves of the United States carries his national flag into the arena during the opening ceremony of the 2003 World Alpine Ski Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland Saturday Feb. 1, 2003. (KEYSTONE/AP Photo/Rudi Blaha)

SCHWEIZ SKI WM ST. MORITZ EROEFFNUNGSFEIER

Fireworks lighten the sky over ice sculptures in the arena of the opening ceremony of the Alpine Ski World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Saturday, February 1, 2003. (KEYSTONE/Karl Mathis)

SCHWEIZ SKI WM ST. MORITZ EROEFFNUNGSFEIER

Swiss president Pascal Couchepin welcomes the guests and spectators at the opening ceremony of the Alpine Ski World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Saturday, February 1, 2003. (KEYSTONE/Karl Mathis)

SCHWEIZ SKI WM ST. MORITZ EROEFFNUNGSFEIER

Fireworks lighten the sky over ice sculptures in the arena of the opening ceremony of the Alpine Ski World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Saturday, February 1, 2003. (KEYSTONE/Karl Mathis)

SCHWEIZ SKI WM ST. MORITZ EROEFFNUNGSFEIER

Fireworks lighten the sky over the arena of the opening ceremony of the Alpine Ski World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Saturday, February 1, 2003. (KEYSTONE/Eddy Risch)

SCHWEIZ SKI WM ST. MORITZ EROEFFNUNGSFEIER

Fireworks lighten the sky over the frozen lake of St. Moritz, right, at the opening ceremony of the Alpine Ski World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Saturday, February 1, 2003. At left is the arena of the opening ceremony. (KEYSTONE/Eddy Risch)

SCHWEIZ SKI WM ST. MORITZ EROEFFNUNGSFEIER

Fireworks lighten the sky over the frozen lake of St. Moritz, right, at the opening ceremony of the Alpine Ski World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Saturday, February 1, 2003. At left is the arena of the opening ceremony. (KEYSTONE/Eddy Risch)

SCHWEIZ SKI WM ST. MORITZ EROEFFNUNGSFEIER

Fireworks lighten the sky over the arena of the opening ceremony of the Alpine Ski World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Saturday, February 1 , 2003. (KEYSTONE/Fabrice Coffrini)

SCHWEIZ SKI WM ST. MORITZ EROEFFNUNGSFEIER

Swiss minister Pascal Couchepin, right, and Duri Bezzola, president of the Swiss ski association, sit in a carriage at the opening ceremony of the Alpine Ski World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Saturday, February 1 , 2003. (KEYSTONE/Gaetan Bally)

SCHWEIZ SKI WM ST. MORITZ EROEFFNUNGSFEIER

Flag bearers gather during the opening ceremony of the World Alpine Ski Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003. The men's Super G will be the first race on Sunday, Feb. 2. (KEYSTONE/AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)

SCHWEIZ SKI WM ST. MORITZ EROEFFNUNGSFEIER

Children dressed in traditional Swiss dresses perform on stage ringing cow bells, at the opening ceremony of the Alpine Ski World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Saturday, February 1 , 2003. (KEYSTONE/Arno Balzarini)

SCHWEIZ SKI WM ST. MORITZ EROEFFNUNGSFEIER

Austrian ski racers Brigitte Obermoser, Renate Goetschl and Alexandra Meissnitzer, from left, during the opening ceremony of the World Alpine Ski Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003. The men's Super G will be the first race on Sunday, Feb. 2. (KEYSTONE/AP Photo/Rudi Blaha)

SCHWEIZ SKI WM ST. MORITZ EROEFFNUNGSFEIER

Italian former skier Gustavo Thoeni carries the Italian flag at the opening ceremony of the Alpine Ski World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Saturday, February 1 , 2003. (KEYSTONE/Alessandro della Valle)

SCHWEIZ SKI WM ST. MORITZ EROEFFNUNGSFEIER

Swiss pop star DJ Bobo performs on stage at the opening ceremony of the Alpine Ski World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Saturday, February 1 , 2003. (KEYSTONE/Alessandro della Valle)

SCHWEIZ SKI WM ST. MORITZ EROEFFNUNGSFEIER

Swiss pop star DJ Bobo performs on stage at the opening ceremony of the Alpine Ski World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Saturday, February 1 , 2003. (KEYSTONE/Alessandro della Valle)

SCHWEIZ SKI WM ST. MORITZ EROEFFNUNGSFEIER

Swiss skier Corinne Rey-Bellet, right, carries the Swiss flag at the opening ceremony of the Alpine Ski World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Saturday, February 1 , 2003. (KEYSTONE/Karl Mathis)

SCHWEIZ SKI WM ST. MORITZ EROEFFNUNGSFEIER

Participants of the Alpine Ski World Championships stand with their country flag on stage at the opening ceremony of the Alpine Ski World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Saturday, February 1 , 2003. (KEYSTONE/Arno Balzarini)

SCHWEIZ SKI WM ST. MORITZ EROEFFNUNGSFEIER

German skier Martina Ertl carries the German flag at the opening ceremony of the Alpine Ski World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Saturday, February 1 , 2003. (KEYSTONE/Karl Mathis)