We'll be fighting for a top position among the nations and our competitors have put high expectations on themselves.

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We're optimistic for Turin because of the success Germans have had in this winter season and last year. They've built up a lot of self-confidence.

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In a matter of hours we will appeal the decision. The CAS is not the way to go. It can't overrule the decision of a German court. We will make the best efforts to ensure that the preparation of the athletes doesn't suffer.

148

We have checked with the court and were told that the earliest slot is Friday.

148

This verdict is wrong ... and according to the National Olympic committee is not acceptable. We will appeal the decision.

139

We didn't want to bring him here. A German court forced us to take him.

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Those two regions have the strongest infrastructure for winter sport.

108

Our goal is to finish top of the medals table and to show that Germany is a powerhouse in winter sports.

91

Everyone saw the Germans had very fast skis at Salt Lake. That was because our technicians did extensive testing on the special Utah snow qualities early on. It was really a major and well planned effort that really paid off.

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