champion

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Anutin Charnvirakul is the scion of a construction dynasty and a hobbyist jet pilot, but championed Thailand's decriminalisation of cannabis and styles himself as a man of the people.

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The 2010 Olympic downhill champion hit the snow face first, soon after pushing off from the start gate, and then rolled down the slope with her skis still attached.

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World champion Johnson was in tears as her gold medal was confirmed after she clocked a blistering time of one minute 36.10 seconds.

From BBC

His Bhumjaithai party came third in the previous election, but the 59-year-old -- who championed Thailand's decriminalisation of cannabis -- became prime minister in September after his two predecessors were ousted by the courts.

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The 2010 Olympic downhill champion hit the firm snow face first soon after pushing off from the gate.

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