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References
- ↑ Skisprungschanzen.com. "Gibswil, Switzerland". Archived from the original on 14 July 2012. Retrieved 10 April 2010.
- ↑ FIS-Ski.com. "Adrian Schuler - Athlete information". Archived from the original on 10 April 2010. Retrieved 10 April 2010.
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