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Word: asbjoern (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1940-1949
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Usage:

Most dangerous part of the strike are the surreptitious championships, particularly in skiing. Last winter's ended in tragedy. One Sunday afternoon, 90 crack jumpers mysteriously appeared on a hillside near Oslo. Asbjoern Ruud had barely made the winning leap of 72 meters (234 ft.) when the police arrived. The new champion was dragged off to concentration camp along with 24 other competitors...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Heroes on Strike | 1/3/1944 | See Source »

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