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  1. Vibecke Soerensen, President of The Norwegian Skating Association, seen during press conference in Oslo, Norway Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. Soerensen announced that NSA on Monday fired Norway's speed skating coach Peter Mueller, following an accusation of sexual harassment.

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