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Servette humbled by Valencia

This content was published on Feb 19, 2002 Switzerland’s only remaining team in European competition relied on a number of strong performances to reach the fourth round, most notably overcoming German top division side Hertha Berlin in their previous UEFA Cup tie. But if they are to realise their dream of reaching the competition’s quarter-finals, the Swiss minnows will now have to score…

Curlers into last four

This content was published on Feb 19, 2002 Luzia Ebnöther’s side made sure of their semi-final berth in style, overcoming the previously unbeaten Canadians 7-6. In the last round the Swiss team also beat Germany 10-4, which puts them in a better position for the semi-finals as Ebnöther’s team will now face the United States, and not, as previously anticipated, the world champions…

Swiss ice skaters in 14th place

This content was published on Feb 19, 2002 After achieving the impressive rank in the two compulsory and the original dances (3.0, 3.0, 8.4), the brother and sister team kept their position by scoring 14.0 points in the free dance competition. The pair from Zug presented a very challenging programme and selected Gloria Gaynor’s popular song “I will survive” to accompany their presentation.…

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Olympics prove a TV hit

This content was published on Feb 19, 2002 Releasing its first set of figures for the Salt Lake Games, the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) said its most popular Olympic broadcasts had attracted almost as many viewers as during the winter sport heydays of the mid-1980s. Ammann main attraction SBC, which owns swissinfo, said that Simon Ammann’s first gold medal win had been the…

Servette prepare for Spanish giants

This content was published on Feb 19, 2002 The Swiss team have already pulled off one major surprise in beating German top division side Hertha Berlin during the third round. But both literally and figuratively their next opponents are in a different league. “I have watched two of Valencia’s matches and I was very impressed,” admitted Servette coach Lucien Favre. “They are one…

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No final fantasy for ski jumpers

This content was published on Feb 18, 2002 The Swiss finished Monday’s competition in seventh place, despite another strong showing from Ammann. Known worldwide as the “Flying Harry Potter” since his shock domination of the individual jumping events, the 20-year-old student put in another magical personal performance with leaps of 128.5 and 130 metres, but he couldn’t weave a spell on the rest…

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Rodo Ehrat: A Swiss finds happiness in Australia

This content was published on Feb 18, 2002 Today, one of every ten Swiss lives abroad. And, according to a poll commissioned by swissinfo/Swiss Radio International, many Swiss citizens dream at times of emigrating. The survey, conducted in January by the LINK Institute, shows that 45 per cent of the 2,359 people polled have considered leaving Switzerland to start a new life elsewhere.…

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No joy for Leu

This content was published on Feb 18, 2002 Although boasting one of the most difficult routines, Leu saw her medal chances dashed when she lost control during both her jumps. The 25-year-old from canton Basel had recorded the highest marks in qualifying for Monday’s final but in the end, following her two tumbles, had to settle for 11th place. Having also proven during…

Robinson again seeks POW status for Guantanamo captives

This content was published on Feb 18, 2002 Speaking in Bern after talks with the Swiss foreign minister, Robinson said the prisoners – being held in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba – were entitled to POW status. She made clear that the United States was violating the captives’ rights under the Geneva conventions and said Washington should put its objectives before a “competent tribunal” instead…

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Heuberger stuns Ivanisevic

This content was published on Feb 18, 2002 Heuberger beat Ivanisevic, the 1996 winner, in straight sets 7-6, 6-4. The Croatian squandered two break points in the first set, but was harried by an energetic opponent who worked hard to run down almost every ball. Heuberger played an offensive second set, racking up two break points in the third game. Eight-seed Ivanisevic managed…

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