21.   Prosecutors have suggested the money, from rich commercial contracts, was made available to the Italian skier through bank accounts in tax heavens.

22.   The Italian cross-country skier is in her fourth Winter Olympics and already has a place in Italian Olympic history.

23.   The Italian skier is shooting for her fourth season victory and the third consecutive in giant slalom..

24.   The Italian skier skidded at an angled, icy gate, slid on his right hip and was quickly out of competition.

25.   The Italian skier, an original specialist of speed races, gave up downhill and super-G after suffering a number of knee injuries.

26.   The Italian skier, who competed with a bandaged hand, returned to action after recovering from a thumb fracture.

27.   The idolized Italian skier, who will be competing in his fourth Olympics at Nagano, was cheered by hundreds of fans as he left the track after cancellation.

28.   The Italian skier complained that the cancellation of the world races at Sierra Nevada this year deprived him of a golden opportunity.

29.   The Italian skier said she went beyond her expectations as she returned to action this month after a long absence due to back pains.

30.   The Italian skier, who competed with a bandaged hand, returned to action after recovering from a broken thumb.