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APhoto Of The Day — 1/23/09

ORG XMIT: KBL103 Swiss skier Daniel Albrecht looses control during a downhill training on the legendary Streif downhill course in Kitzbuehel, Austria, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009. Albrecht injured himself in the crash after he lost control and flew through the air for about 40 meters (yards) coming to a stop near the finish line. He received medical attention for several minutes before being airlifted by helicopter to a local hospital. (AP Photo/Giovanni Auletta) (Giovanni Auletta / The Spokesman-Review)
ORG XMIT: KBL103 Swiss skier Daniel Albrecht looses control during a downhill training on the legendary Streif downhill course in Kitzbuehel, Austria, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009. Albrecht injured himself in the crash after he lost control and flew through the air for about 40 meters (yards) coming to a stop near the finish line. He received medical attention for several minutes before being airlifted by helicopter to a local hospital. (AP Photo/Giovanni Auletta) (Giovanni Auletta / The Spokesman-Review)

 Swiss skier Daniel Albrecht looses control during a downhill training on the legendary Streif downhill course in Kitzbuehel, Austria, Thursday. Albrecht injured himself in the crash after he lost control and flew through the air for about 40 meters (yards) coming to a stop near the finish line. You write the cutline.

  • 1. Liftoff having been achieved, landing may be a problem -- Charlie.
  • 2. “Oh'great! Now I'm going to look like that ski jumper who crashes on Wide World of Sports.Help me Jim,it's going to be agony of de feet!” -- Kage Mann.
  • 3. this is going to leave a mark -- JeanieSpokane
  • HM: S & S Herb

 



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