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“It’s just cool to be where the Olympics are – it adds extra energy,” McKennis said. Nadja Kamer of Switzerland and Lotte Smiseth Sejersted of Norway crashed, although both appeared to avoid serious injury. Like for the men’s races last week, the...
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Also, Stacey Cook finished ninth and Alice McKennis was 10th as the U.S. Ski Team placed four racers in the top 10 for one of its best overall results. Nadja Kamer of Switzerland and Lotte Smiseth Sejersted of Norway crashed, but both appeared to avoid...
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Suzann Pettersen of Norway lines up prior to putting during the final round of the 1.5 million USD Honda LPGA Thailand golf tournament at the Thai resort island of Pattaya on February 19, 2012. View Photo »
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We still have low unemployment in Norway so the starting point is good but it can quickly change ... We know from experience that it can change suddenly and strongly.
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The Norwegian Shooting Association informed the Israeli Shooting Association of the decision last weekend. The Norwegians were to take part in a training camp that is scheduled to take place in early March at the Olympic shooting range in Herzliya. ...
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A further shot behind is second round leader Australia’s Karrie Webb, who had to settle for a 71 on Saturday, and Korean Shin Jiyai who fired a 68. Another Korean, Amy Yang is in fifth place after a 68, with world number two Suzann Pettersen from...
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Kowalcyzk finished in 28 minutes, 43.9 seconds, more than 35 seconds ahead of Bjoergen. Randall clocked 30:29.9 and was less than two seconds out of sixth place. The effort boosted Randall, who placed third in Friday's freestyle sprint despite crashing...
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Suzann Pettersen of Norway, front, wathces her shot from rough during the final round of the LPGA Thailand golf championship in Pattaya, Chonburi province, southeastern Thailand Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012. View Photo »
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The list of groups banned outright included the United Nations children's agency, Unicef, and other UN bodies, the British charity Concern and groups from Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, and Sweden.
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It was like driving on tarmac with an inch of mud on it, topped off with an inch of snow. I'm now looking forward to the Border Counties where I can try to fully stretch my legs". Young said a recent snow-driving test in Norway certainly helped him...
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The 25-year-old singer's sister and sometime assistant, Grace, scuffles about the kitchen, comfily attired in sweatshirt, leggings and leg-warmers, and busy with the coffee and toast. She is 36 months her pop-star sibling's junior but, by flighty Flo's...
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The Kingdom of Norway (Norwegian: Kongeriket Norge - bokmål; Kongeriket Noreg - nynorsk) is a Nordic country on the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, located in Europe, and bordering Sweden, Finland and Russia. Norway has a very elongated shape; the country's extensive coastline along the North Atlantic Ocean is home to its famous... Full Article
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Lotte Smiseth Sejersted of Norway crashes upside into the soft snow during the women's Alpine Skiing World Cup Downhill race at the Rosa Khutor Alpine resort in Krasnaya Polyana near Sochi February 18, 2012. Sejersted was not injured in the crash. Rosa Khutor will host the men's and...
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Aksel Lund Svindal of Norway clears a gate during the first run of the men's giant slalom at the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup in Bansko on February 18, 2012.
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Norway's Mikko Kokslien soars in the air during his provisional competition jump of the LH Individual Gundersen 10 km race at the Nordic Combined World Cup in Klingenthal February 18, 2012.
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Norway's Havard Bokko skates during the 5000m race in the Allround speed skating World championships at the Krylatskoye ice rink in Moscow, Russia, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. Bokko placed 5th after the first day of competition.
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Suzann Pettersen of Norway eyes up a putt during the third round of the 1.5 million USD Honda LPGA Thailand golf tournament at the Thai resort island of Pattaya on February 18, 2012.
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Norway's Sverre Lunde Pedersen competes in the men's 500m event during the ISU World Allround Speed Skating Championships in Moscow February 18, 2012.
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Norway's Hege Bokko competes in the ladies' 500m event during the ISU World Allround Speed Skating Championships in Moscow February 18, 2012.
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Suzann Pettersen of Norway lines up her putt during the third round of the LPGA Thailand golf tournament in Pattaya, Chonburi province, southeastern Thailand Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012.
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Norway's Lotte Smiseth Sejersted crashes during a women's World Cup downhill on the Sochi Olympics course, in Krasnaya Polyana, near Sochi, Russia, Saturday, Feb.18, 2012.
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Norway's Anders Bardal competes during the qualifying for the Ski Jumping World Cup in the southern German town of Oberstdorf on February 17, 2012. Prevc placed 1st ahead of Czech Republic's Roman Koudelka (2nd) and Austria's Andreas Kofler (3rd).
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Maiken Caspersen Falla of Norway (R) and Ida Ingemarsdotter of Sweden compete in the FIS World Cup ladies' cross-country skiing 1.6km free sprint quarterfinals in Szklarska Poreba February 17, 2012.
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Marit Bjoergen of Norway leaves the venue after not qualifying for the semi final in the FIS World Cup ladies' cross-country skiing 1.6km free sprint in Szklarska Poreba February 17, 2012.
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Vegard Haukoe Sklett from Norway soars through the air during the Ski Jumping World Cup in Oberstdorf February 17, 2012.
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Second place winner Maiken Caspersen Falla of Norway (L), first place winner Ida Ingemarsdotter of Sweden (C) and third place winner Kikkan Randall of the USA celebrate during the podium at the end of the 15th Cross country Skiing World Cup ladies sprint competition on February 17, 2012,...
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Second placed Maiken Caspersen Falla of Norway competes in the FIS World Cup ladies' cross-country skiing 1.6km free sprint qualifications in Szklarska Poreba February 17, 2012.
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Maiken Caspersen Falla of Norway competes during the 15th Cross country Skiing World Cup ladies sprint competition on February 17, 2012, in Szklarska Poreba. Maiken Caspersen Falla came in second in the competition.
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Third placed Ola Vigen Hattestad of Norway competes in the FIS World Cup men's cross-country skiing 1.6km free sprint qualifications in Szklarska Poreba February 17, 2012.
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CHON BURI, THAILAND - FEBRUARY 17: Suzann Petersen of Norway and Julieta Granada of Paraguay leave the course and head for cover as heavy skies bring lightning and rain during day two of the LPGA Thailand at Siam Country Club on February 17, 2012 in Chon Buri, Thailand.
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Marit Bjoergen of Norway skies as she practises before the FIS World Cup ladies' cross-country skiing 1.6km free sprint qualifications in Szklarska Poreba February 17, 2012.
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CHON BURI, THAILAND - FEBRUARY 17: Suzann Pettersen of Norway plays a shoot on the 17th hole during day two of the LPGA Thailand at Siam Country Club on February 17, 2012 in Chon Buri, Thailand.
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CHON BURI, THAILAND - FEBRUARY 17: Suzann Pettersen of Norway lines up a putt on the 17th green during day two of the LPGA Thailand at Siam Country Club on February 17, 2012 in Chon Buri, Thailand.
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Lotte Smiseth Sejersted of Norway jumps during the Women's World Cup Downhill practice, on February 17, 2012 at the Rosa Khutor Mountain Resort in Krasnaya Polyana near Sochi.
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Lotte Smiseth Sejersted of Norway speeds down during the second practice run for the women's Alpine Skiing World Cup Downhill race in Krasnaya Polyana near Sochi February 17, 2012. The Rosa Khutor resort will host the men's and women's alpine skiing events at the 2014 Sochi Winter...
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Suzann Pettersen of Norway watches the ball after hitting it during the second round of Golf Honda LPGA Thailand 2012 in Pattaya resort on February 17, 2012.
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Suzann Pettersen of Norway lines up prior to putting during the second round of Golf Honda LPGA Thailand 2012 in Pattaya resort on February 17, 2012.
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Lotte Smiseth Sejersted of Norway crashes upside into the soft snow during the women's Alpine Skiing World Cup Downhill race at the Rosa Khutor Alpine resort in Krasnaya Polyana near Sochi February 18, 2012. Sejersted was not injured in the crash. Rosa Khutor will host the men's and...
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