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“Mr Clean” takes the helm at the IOC

This content was published on Jul 16, 2001 Rogge, considered a safe pair of hands who had the tacit backing of Samaranch, was the favourite to succeed the Spaniard, but his overwhelming victory in only the second round of voting at the IOC session in Moscow took many by surprise. The Belgian surgeon, a former world sailing champion, defeated Kim Un-yong of South…

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Kudelski to appeal in dispute over intellectual property

This content was published on Jul 16, 2001 Kudelski said on Monday that it would appeal the ruling but that it would make provisions for a fine anyway. The announcement comes after a firm called EchoStar, which has a joint venture with Kudelski, was found guilty of infringing a patent. On Friday, the two companies were ordered to pay $15 million in damages…

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Miluska swims to top ten finish

This content was published on Jul 16, 2001 After celebrating her first European Cup win in Potsdam last month, the 17-year-old from Basel found the competition a bit tougher in Japan. Completing the swim around Hakata Bay in one hour, two minutes and five seconds, Miluska crossed the finish line more than a minute and a half behind race winner Viola Valli of…

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Golfers begin teeing off on Europe’s highest course

This content was published on Jul 16, 2001 Lying at 1,800 metres above sea level, the golf course was originally built during the Second World War – but was limited to nine holes. The architect was Donald Harradine and none other than his son has now completed the expansion. The Golf Club Arosa says Peter Harradine has successfully carried on his father’s work…

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Bizarre first Swiss title for Federer

This content was published on Jul 15, 2001 Federer and Safin were due to take on Australia’s Michael Hill and America’s Jeff Tarango in the doubles final but the miserable weather that had earlier disrupted the singles final seemed destined to lead to the cancellation of the doubles. At half past eight in the evening, organisers had not yet decided whether to abandon…

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Sauber fifth and sixth at Silverstone

This content was published on Jul 15, 2001 Kimi Räikkönen crossed the finish line in fifth place, with German team-mate Nick Heidfeld coming in sixth. The two results marked a continuation of a highly impressive season for the relatively small Swiss outfit, which is now fourth in the constructors’ championship, behind the giants of Ferrari, McLaren-Mercedes and BMW-Williams. After Sunday’s race, Peter Sauber…

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Novak ends Spanish domination of Gstaad

This content was published on Jul 15, 2001 “I’m very happy because I think this is my biggest ever victory,” Novak said with a grin after completing the 6-1, 6-7 (5-7), 7-5 win. “It was such a strong tournament both in regards to the prize money and the quality of the field.” Novak certainly proved himself in that field, having overcome local favourite…

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Disappointment for Schnyder

This content was published on Jul 15, 2001 The Swiss number two (WTA 33) came into Sunday’s match as the slight favourite against a player ranked 15 places below her in the world standings. But Schnyder’s hopes of winning her first title in two and a half years faded fast in the Austrian sunshine. The 22-year-old from Basel managed to win just five…

End of the road for Rochat-Moser

This content was published on Jul 15, 2001 The 34-year-old runner has not raced since last year’s Jungfrau marathon. She now plans to run her last race at Greifensee in September. “I have been unable to rediscover my best form since having a thigh operation last October,” Rochat-Moser said. “There is no point in continuing once the enjoyment has gone.” Switzerland’s most successful…

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Rain hampers Gstaad final

This content was published on Jul 15, 2001 The unseeded Czech leads the Spanish world number five by two games to one, with both players having held service. Before play began, it was announced that the final would be shortened to a best-of-three sets format, rather than the traditional five sets. As well as the singles final, the organisers are keen to get…

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