Germany's Martin Schmitt soars through the air

Germany's Martin Schmitt soars through the air during the practice of the fourth event of the four-hills ski jumping tournament in Bischofshofen, January 5, 2010.
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Nicholas Alexander of the United States

What goes up must come down, just not as far along as the other guys: Nicholas Alexander of the United States qualifying 61st in the trial round for the final leg of the Four Hills event in Bischofshofen. He finished with a jump of 112 meters -- 28 meters behind the leader.
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Wolfgang Loitzl of Austria competed in the ski jump

Wolfgang Loitzl of Austria competed in the ski jump at the World Cup Four Hills competition in Bischofshofen, Austria.
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Nicholas Alexander of USA competes

Bischofshofen, Austria

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Nicholas Alexander of USA competes during trial round for the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup event of the 58th Four Hills ski jumping tournament in Bischofshofen, Austria.