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Gliders: World Cup suspended for Thursday's fatal accident

Bratislava, Slovakia - One-day stop to all competitions to honor the Russian pilot Alexander Martynov

A series of incidents, including a mid-air collision, one deadly Thursday which led to the death the Russian champion Alexander Martynov, has marred the 2010 edition of "Gliding World Championship", being held in Slovakia until 18 July. Martynov in his glider crashed 20 km north-east from the town of Prievidza while competing in the Standard category. The authorities have ordered an investigation,...

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Rome, Italy, 07/12/2010 09:39
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