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| | :::::::::: KING OF THE PARK 2006 :::::::::: |
 | | Lamoureux, an FIS World Championship silver medalist, successfully pulled off an array of technical tricks, including McTwists, frontside 720s, backside 720s, switch-method airs and some stylish handplants to nudge USA rider Jonathon Cheever into second during the eventual P.I.G style elimination final that was held under lights in the quarter-pipe. |
 | | Flamboyant Australian snowboarder Max Cookes was just one of a select few who were towed down the hill by snow-mobile to generate the speed required to hit a giant, purpose built step-down jump. |
 | | Renowned freestyle skier Candide Thovex of France was another incredible performer, repeatedly pulling giant switch 720s off the massive step-down, clearing some 30 metres or more at a time, while a helicopter enabled photographers to track his bravado from the air. |
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