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Archive Home > 2008 > December > 22 > U.S. skier Ligety stays in title chase

U.S. skier Ligety stays in title chase

Switzerland’s Albrecht wins giant slalom, but American takes fourth to keep his hopes for title defense alive

By Andrew Dampf / The Bulletin
December 22, 2008

ALTA BADIA, Italy — Ted Ligety went for a new look with his helmet and goggles. Any fashion statements, however, were backed by solid skiing on a treacherous course.

Ligety, the Olympic combined champion, finished fourth Sunday in a giant slalom and stayed in the chase to keep his....

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