Alpine race

Alpine race
Alpine race noun
One of the principal Caucasian physical types, characterized by broad head, sallow skin and moderate stature
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  • Alpine skiing at the 2006 Winter Olympics — included ten alpine skiing events. They were held at Sestriere and Cesana San Sicario. The alpine skiing events of the 2006 Winter Olympics began on 12 February and ended on 25 February 2006.Medal tableuper GIn the Super G competitions, skiers… …   Wikipedia

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