Japanese skeleton racer Koshi makes final run

Japanese skeleton racer Koshi makes final run

WHISTLER, Canada - Japanese skeleton racer Kazuhiro Koshi reacts after the last run of his career at the Vancouver Olympics at the Whistler Sliding Centre on Feb. 19, 2010. The 45-year-old veteran said the same day he will retire from the sport.

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