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Kiiveri extends first World Cup gold into full golden sweep
Kiiveri, Bertagnolli, Santeri and Aigner start slalom racing with undefeated streak
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IOC and IPC to file intervention in CAS case
'The purpose of this intervention is not to intervene in the assessment of the consequences or sanctions by CAS'
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USA name 2020 cycling squad
Paralympic hopefuls set to impress at upcoming track and road Worlds
FIS and Para Nordic share World Cup venue to make history
Masters, Golubkov and Lekomtsev sweep gold in the two cross-country races
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Laureus World Sports Awards: 2020 shortlist
Six Para athletes nominated for the prestigious Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability Award
Daniel Giraldo named Americas 'Athlete of the Month'
Colombian takes seven golds at Para National Games
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IWRF CEO steps down
"I feel that I have accomplished what I set out to achieve when we established the IWRF as an independent federation 10 years ago, and the time is right for me to move on to new opportunities"
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Athletes and officials to benefit from Dartfish.TV channel
Athletes, coaches and technical officials from the grassroots to high performance level to benefit from new platform
Paralympic Ticket Designs Unveiled
A total of 59 Olympic tickets and 25 Paralympic ticket designs for all competition events were unveiled.
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Bertagnolli wishing for early birthday presents on friendly Italian slopes
Crucial points on the line in first slalom races of the season
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Canada take double gold at Judo American Champs
Defending champion Priscilla Gagne and debutant Michelle Jorgensen show top form in Montreal
Guidelines launched to build athlete leaders
Online resources published to support athletes and membership throughout the process
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Vote for December’s Allianz Athlete of the Month
Athletes take important steps toward Tokyo 2020 while winter sport athletes impress early in the season
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Italian newly-wed’s love for giant slalom reciprocated with first win
Fresh talent and gritty veterans dazzle in last races of World Cup opener
Zijderveld aiming high after Rio lows
'Swimming has been very important to me because when you’re swimming you feel kind of free and you don’t feel like you’re impaired'
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Jesper Pedersen back for more crystal globe glory
Following miraculous return after life-threatening illness, Norwegian skier is hungry for more in the new season
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Asian Paralympic Committee launch new Strategic Plan
'We’re looking forward to delivering the plan on behalf of our members and for the benefit of Asian para-athletes'
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Stellar Canadian comebacks kick off World Cup season
Canadians among the biggest winners in the first three super-G races
Second Nordic Skiing World Cup all about opportune moments
Plenty of points on the line at three cross-country and three biathlon races to be held in Germany
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Nohemi Carabali suspended for anti-doping violation
Colombian powerlifter suspended for four years