31.   The victories put the Italian ski program in a strong position as the world championships move next year to the northwest Italian resort of Sestriere.

32.   Tomba, the Italian ski superstar, placed fourth at Sestriere in his best season showing.

33.   World Formula One champion Michael Schumacher edged Italian ski star Alberto Tomba for fourth place.

34.   When it comes to endurance, few athletes can touch Italian ski racer Deborah Compagnoni.

35.   Rain wrought havoc with the Ferrari testing session here on Wednesday, with world champion Michael Schumacher finding time to chat to Italian ski hero Alberto Tomba.