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Silver lining for Brändli

This content was published on Oct 10, 2001 Brändli set a blisteringly fast pace in the Portuguese heat to complete the 19.2 kilometre course in a time of 29’08″55. But in a battle of the generations the 42-year-old Longo came out on top, lopping a mere 41 hundredths of a second off Brändli’s time. It proved enough to bring Longo the 13th world…

Hingis survives Filderstadt fright

This content was published on Oct 10, 2001 Hingis, who was given a first round bye at the German tournament, fought back from her terrible start to eventually win 0-6, 6-4, 6-2 and book a place in the quarter-finals. “The beginning of the indoor season is always a bit difficult because you need time to adapt to the quick surface,” insisted a relieved…

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Taliban says bin Laden may wage holy war

This content was published on Oct 10, 2001 Taliban spokesman Abdul Hai Mutmaen said bin Laden, who had previously been under strict supervision with communications cut and his activities curtailed, could now operate as he wanted. “With the start of the American attacks, these restrictions are no longer in place,” he said. He spoke after a third night of US-led air raids on…

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Alberto Giacometti: a single-minded passion

This content was published on Oct 10, 2001 “What I want is to reproduce my vision of things as accurately as possible”, he told Radio della Svizzera Italiana in 1956. “Nothing more, nothing less.” He was born on October 10, 1901 at Borgonovo, in Val Bregaglia. His father was the painter Giovanni Giacometti, his mother, Annetta. Encouraged by his family, he began to…

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Federer struggles against “lucky loser”

This content was published on Oct 10, 2001 After failing to make it through the qualifying rounds in Vienna, Massu was given a last-minute berth in the main draw following the withdrawal through injury of Federer’s original opponent Jan-Michael Gambill. But if the rising Swiss star thought he’d find the going any easier against the 22-year-old Chilean, he would have soon known better.…

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Draw keeps Ambri on top

This content was published on Oct 9, 2001 After coming from behind to take a 3-2 lead, the team from canton Ticino were pegged back by a Mike Gaul goal halfway through the final period. Neither side were able to score a winning goal in overtime, but Ambri were still able to celebrate after their local rivals Lugano suffered a surprise away defeat.…

Scientific hands on deck for America’s Cup bid

This content was published on Oct 9, 2001 The institute has been named Team Alinghi’s official scientific adviser, a move that merely formalises what is already a close and fruitful collaboration. The EPFL has already helped to devise a new lightweight material for the sails, modified the composite from which the hull is made, and evaluated the aerodynamics and hydrodynamics of the boat…

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Analysts urge caution in seeking alternative to Taliban

This content was published on Oct 9, 2001 “If the Northern Alliance gets enough support, they might be able to take over from the Taliban and be successful in the political struggle,” says Spillmann. “But remember that when they were in control of Kabul in the nineties, it wasn’t a very pleasant time for the people of the Kabul at all.” He warns…

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Schnyder makes winning comeback

This content was published on Oct 9, 2001 The Swiss number two (WTA 50) has been battling against injury and a lack of self-confidence since the start of the season. But despite a wobbly second set during Tuesday’s match in Filderstadt, Schnyder was able to avoid what would have been her tenth first round defeat this year. After taking Tuesday’s first set 6-3,…

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Quiet day on the road

This content was published on Oct 9, 2001 Andrea Knecht was the best-placed Swiss cyclist in the junior women’s time trial, finishing 13th with her compatriot Patricia Schwager another two places further back. Britain’s Nicole Cooke came up with a magnificent performance in wet and slippery conditions to win Tuesday’s race around the 11.8 kilometre circuit in a time of 18’45”. Russia’s Natalia…

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