91.   Notably absent from both the top of the standings and competition was reigning world champion Alberto Tomba.

92.   One journalist dared ask what defeat on Tuesday would mean to the captain of the reigning world and European champions.

93.   Pairs competition has reigning world champions Yelena Berezhnaya and Anton Sikharulidze trying to rebound from a relatively poor autumn.

94.   Reigning world champion Li Xiaoshuang of China made small errors on almost every routine.

95.   Reigning world champion Regine Cavagnoud of France was killed in an October training accident.

96.   Reigning world title holder Marcus Gronholm of Finland held on to victory Sunday, his first for the year, in the Neste Rally Finland.

97.   Reigning world champion Doohan from Team Repsol Honda looked relaxed after the official practice.

98.   Reigning world champion Michael Schumacher showed why the spectacular track through the hills and woods commands so much respect.

99.   Reigning world individual pursuit champion Antonella Bellutti of Italy failed to finish the race.

100.   Reigning world champion Damon Hill and Johnny Herbert also wore armbands during practice.