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References
- ↑ DEHARI Dardan - Athlete Information - FIS
- ↑ Dardan Dehari - Player Profile - Alpine Skiing - Eurosport
- ↑ "Men's Giant Slalom Official Results" (PDF). Retrieved 14 February 2015.
