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Lord of the Rings – When Kjeld Nuis crossed the finish line and saw his time of 1.43.85, he knew right away. The bitten dog lifted his arms and cheered like a footballer who scored a major goal in a main draw, followed by a passionate kiss on the hand at the camera lens. A day after one of the biggest disappointments of his career, the two-time Olympic champion qualified for the Beijing Winter Games in the 1500 meters. It caused mixed feelings for the 32-year-old poster boy.
