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FasterSkierOctober 27, 2006 FasterSkierOctober 27, 2006. For the 5th time, the season starts with sprint races, individual and team, on the bank of the river Rhine in the Old Town of the state capital. Some 146 athletes from 23 countries are registered to participate, which is more than in the last four years. Some typical “distance racers†will also start in Düsseldorf, such as Olympic Champion Katerina Neumannova (CZE), hoping to begin collecting World Cup points. On the men’s side, Peter Larsson, the four-time Düsseldorf winner, will try to defend his unique streak.</p>
<p>Beside top level sport, the SalzburgerLand winter village will offer a strong entertainment program for spectators. For the first time, there will also be an off-spring event and an alpine skiing beginner course for children on the World Cup track. On Sunday afternoon, at the Björn Daehlie Kids Run, children aged 8 to 16 can show their skills on an ability parcours.</p>
<p>Source: FIS</p>
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