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McMahon takes sixth place

This content was published on Jul 6, 2002 After having finished the distances of 1,5km swimming, 40km cycling and 10km running, the 35-year-old Swiss triathlete finished 49 seconds behind the winner, Kathleen Smet from Belgium on Friday. McMahon, who only gave birth to her second child one year ago, was pleased with her performance. “I am quite happy about my swimming and cycling.…

When the sun sets on the Matterhorn …

This content was published on Jul 6, 2002 The festival kicks off on July 11 with a series of short films on extreme rock and ice climbing in the Alps, in the deserts of Africa and the United States. The Matterhorn makes it onto the big screen on the second night of the festival, with an airing of the 1955 Swiss classic, “Whympers…

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Swisscom to sponsor skiers

This content was published on Jul 5, 2002 Swisscom was already involved with Swiss-Ski as the sponsor of the association’s nordic ski team, but has now increased its support. “As a Swiss company we identify ourselves strongly with the home market and therefore also with skiing,” Swisscom’s head of sponsoring, Peter Boeni, said on Friday. “Professional skiing is all about dynamism, and belongs…

Three Swiss on Tour

This content was published on Jul 5, 2002 Last year’s Tour also involved three Swiss cyclists – the smallest contingent from Switzerland in 20 years. Currently engaged in their first year in the sport’s top division, Switzerland’s own Phonak team are aiming for a place on next year’s Tour. In the meantime, though, Oscar Camenzind, Martin Elmiger, Alexandre Moos and the rest of…

Swiss yodellers ready to sound out overseas competition

This content was published on Jul 5, 2002 More than 12,000 yodellers – including groups from as far afield as Canada, South Africa and Australia – are expected to take part in the three-day event. The competitions begin on July 5, but the festival is officially opened with a flag handing-over ceremony the following morning. Organisers of the event – which takes place…

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Geneva watchmaker tackles Ronaldo

This content was published on Jul 5, 2002 Ronaldo has claimed $4 million (SFr5.99 million) in unpaid fees from watchmaker Montega, which has made a counterclaim for $10 million. Their business dealings had got off to a good start though in 1998. The Brazilian star had signed, through his Italian company Emporio Ronaldo, a sublicensing contract with Montega. The contract gave the watchmaker…

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Beltrametti to help young skiers

This content was published on Jul 4, 2002 The 23-year-old from canton Graubünden was himself considered one of the country’s brightest young stars prior to the tragic crash in December, which left Beltrametti paralysed from the chest down. Now though Beltrametti is hoping to use some of his sporting know-how to benefit the next generation of stars with a training course based on…

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Swiss benefit from Gstaad wildcards

This content was published on Jul 4, 2002 Having already given one wildcard to Geneva veteran Marc Rosset (ATP 115), the organisers on Thursday confirmed wildcard places for George Bastl (ATP 145) and Ivo Heuberger (ATP 122). At least five homegrown players will now be in action, with Swiss stars Roger Federer (ATP 9) and Michel Kratochvil (ATP 45) already guaranteed places in…

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First blood to Zurich in season opener

This content was published on Jul 4, 2002 Because of European commitments, Zurich and St Gallen had the honour of launching the season at the Espenmoos stadium in front of 8,000 spectators. Zurich put the pressure on early in the match, with their Guinean striker Alhassane Keita hitting the post after 19 minutes. Zurich were not to be denied though, and Swiss midfielder…

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Swiss musicians launch international career

This content was published on Jul 3, 2002 The young string quartet from Zurich was granted the privilege of performing at the city’s Wigmore Hall after winning the Swiss Ambassador’s Award. “It is an honour to play in one of the world’s best chamber music concert halls and to get all this attention,” Maja Weber, the quartet’s co-founder, told swissinfo. Weber, a cellist,…

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