Austrian swimmer Mirna Jukic (R) and ski jumper Wolfgang Loitzl pose with their Austrian athlete of the year award in Vienna November 4, 2009. Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

Austrian swimmer Mirna Jukic (R) and ski jumper Wolfgang Loitzl pose with their Austrian athlete of the year award in Vienna November 4, 2009.

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