Alan Alborn of the U.S. soars through the air during the World Cup Ski Jumping competition in Planica March 24, 2007. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj (SLOVENIA) 

Alan Alborn of the U.S. tries to regain his balance as he competes in the World Cup ski jumping event in Oslo March 18, 2007. REUTERS/Bob Strong (NORWAY) 

Alan Alborn of the U.S. competes in the qualification round of the Flying Hill individual event at the FIS World Cup Ski Jumping championships in Vikersund January 12, 2007. REUTERS/Bob Strong (NORWAY) 

Alan Alborn of the U.S. waves after his final jump on the last stage of
the four hills tournament in Bischofshofen January 6, 2002. Alborn
placed 6th in today's competition and 14th in the overall
classification. REUTERS/Heinz-Peter Bader

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Alan Alborn of the U.S. reacts after his final jump on the last stage
of the four hills tournament in Bischofshofen January 6, 2002. Alborn
placed 6th in today's competition and 14th in the overall
classification. REUTERS/Herwig Prammer REUTERS

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Alan Alborn of the U.S.A. jumps in Bischofshofen during the
qualification for tomorrow's fourth and last stage of the Four Hills
tournament January 5, 2002. Alborn placed 4th in the qualification,
scoring 133.5 points. REUTERS/Herwig Prammer

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