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Hermann Maier was favored for a gold. Not a fall. But that's exactly what happened to the world's best downhiller Friday in Hakuba. The world-renown ski ace flew off the course, flipped in mid-air and came to rest only after tumbling through two protective fences. Those who watched it on television had the same reaction - horror. Associated Press photo Visit the Photo of the Day archive! Day: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

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