The agony was so bad he couldn't step out of bed, let alone walk, without downing painkillers.

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The Austrian is fortunate to be able to walk let alone ski, yet he has defied doctors and his critics to clinch the title for a fourth time.

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' The couple hand over the money and walk towards the bar, looking as if they'll never speak again, let alone tonight.

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