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Snowboarding: World championships

Snowboarding: World championships

Australia's Scotty James reacts after competing in the men's halfpipe final at the snowboarding world championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, on March 29, 2025.

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Snowboarding: World championships

Snowboarding: World championships

Australia's Scotty James competes in the men's halfpipe final at the snowboarding world championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, on March 29, 2025.

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Snowboarding: World championships

Snowboarding: World championships

Australia's Scotty James (C) poses for a photo after winning gold in the men's halfpipe event at the snowboarding world championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, on March 29, 2025, alongside silver medalist Ruka Hirano (L) and bronze medalist Yuto Totsuka, both Japanese.

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Snowboarding: World Cup in Laax

Snowboarding: World Cup in Laax

Australia's Scotty James (C) celebrates after winning gold in the men's halfpipe at a snowboarding World Cup event in Laax, Switzerland, on Jan. 18, 2025, alongside silver medalist Ruka Hirano of Japan (L) and bronze medalist and compatriot Ayumu Hirano.

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Snowboarding: World Cup in China

Snowboarding: World Cup in China

Japanese snowboarder Yuto Totsuka (C) poses after winning the men's halfpipe at a snowboard World Cup season-opener at Secret Garden resort in Zhangjiakou, China, on Dec. 8, 2024, alongside Australia's Scotty James (L) and Japan's Ryusei Yamada, who finished second and third, respectively.

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FIS Snowboard Halfpipe 2024 Qualifications - China

FIS Snowboard Halfpipe 2024 Qualifications - China

Scotty James of Australia competes during the men's qualification of FIS Snowboard Halfpipe World Cup 2024 in Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province, China on December 6, 2024. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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59th Academy of Country Music Awards - Texas -

59th Academy of Country Music Awards - Texas -

Scotty McCreery attends 59th Academy of Country Music Awards at Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star, Frisco, Texas, USA, on May 15, 2024. Photo by Media Punch/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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59th Academy of Country Music Awards - Texas -

59th Academy of Country Music Awards - Texas -

Scotty McCreery and Gabi Dugal attend 59th Academy of Country Music Awards at Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star, Frisco, Texas, USA, on May 15, 2024. Photo by Media Punch/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snowboarding: X Games

Snowboarding: X Games

Scotty James of Australia (C) celebrates after winning gold in the men's snowboard SuperPipe at the Winter X Games in Aspen, Colorado, on Jan. 26, 2024, alongside Japan's Ruka Hirano (L) and compatriot Kaishu Hirano, who finished second and third, respectively.

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Snowboarding: World Cup in Switzerland

Snowboarding: World Cup in Switzerland

Australia's Scotty James (L) poses for photos after winning the men's halfpipe at a snowboard World Cup event in Laax, Switzerland, on Jan. 20, 2024, alongside Japan's Ruka Hirano, who finished third.

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NAURU-MINISTER-XINHUA-INTERVIEW

NAURU-MINISTER-XINHUA-INTERVIEW

(240120) -- YAREN, Jan. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Charmaine Scotty, Nauru's minister for health and internal affairs, receives an exclusive interview with Xinhua in Nauru, Jan. 19, 2024. TO GO WITH "Interview: Nauruan minister extends warm welcome to Chinese tourists to visit small country with big heart" (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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NAURU-MINISTER-XINHUA-INTERVIEW

NAURU-MINISTER-XINHUA-INTERVIEW

(240120) -- YAREN, Jan. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Charmaine Scotty, Nauru's minister for health and internal affairs, receives an exclusive interview with Xinhua in Nauru, Jan. 19, 2024. TO GO WITH "Interview: Nauruan minister extends warm welcome to Chinese tourists to visit small country with big heart" (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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Nauru welcomes you to come: Nauruan minister

STORY: Nauru welcomes you to come: Nauruan minister SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 17-19, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: Yaren CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nauru 2. SOUNDBITE (English): CHARMAINE SCOTTY, Nauru's Minister for Health, Culture, Tourism STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (English): CHARMAINE SCOTTY, Nauru's Minister for Health, Culture, Tourism "My name is Charmaine Scotty. I am (Nauru's) Minister for Health and also for Culture and Tourism. Tourism is very new in Nauru, we're hoping to promote it. Like you will see in the news, in the internet that Nauru is one of the least visited countries in the world, like very far away from everybody. It's like very small. It doesn't have very much infrastructure. There's a lot of interest also from the Nauru people in promoting our culture, you know like our traditional sports, our way of fishing, like our Nauruan lifestyle. Especially we are trying to promote the youths in the tourism area. And we need a lot of help because it's really new

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Nauru tourism practitioner hopes for more Chinese tourists

STORY: Nauru tourism practitioner hopes for more Chinese tourists SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 18, 19, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:50 LOCATION: Yaren CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nauru (shooting time: Jan. 18, 2024) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHARMAINE SCOTTY, Nauru's Minister for Health, Internal Affairs (shooting time: Jan. 19, 2024) 3. various of a store in Nauru (shooting time: Jan. 18, 2024) 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BERLYN, Personal assistant to general manager of Menen Hotel Nauru (shooting time: Jan. 19, 2024) STORYLINE: Nauru, an island country in the Central Pacific. It has a land area of 21.1 square km, and a population of about 13,000. The country attracts tourists with its beautiful tropical scenery and unique customs. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHARMAINE SCOTTY, Nauru's Minister for Health, Internal Affairs "Tourism is very new in Nauru, we're hoping to promote it." Nauru has announced that it recognizes the one-China principle and had severed "diplomatic relations"

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Exploring Chinese elements in Nauru

STORY: Exploring Chinese elements in Nauru SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 18, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: Yaren CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): WANG SHEN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of Nauru, shot on Jan. 17, 2024 3. SOUNDBITE (English): JACOB SCOTTY, Local resident in Nauru 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHU LIQING, Chinese national living in Nauru STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): WANG SHEN, Xinhua correspondent "This is Wang Shen with Xinhua News Agency. I'm now in the Pacific island country of Nauru. Earlier this week, Nauru announced that it recognizes the one-China principle and had severed so-called 'diplomatic relations' with Taiwan. Today I'm gonna take you for a tour in Nauru." Nauru is an island country with a land area of 21.1 square kilometers and a marine exclusive economic zone of 320,000 square kilometers. For the people of Nauru, Chinese restaurants have become a go-to choice. SOUNDBITE (English): JACOB SCOTTY, Local resident in Nauru "We usually eat at the

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Nauru severs "diplomatic ties" with Taiwan, residents expect new opportunities

STORY: Nauru severs "diplomatic ties" with Taiwan, residents expect new opportunities SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 17, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:13 LOCATION: Yaren CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): CHEN GUOLONG, Xinhua reporter in Nauru 2. various of Nauru 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOSHUA SCOTTY, Local legal practitioner 4. various of Nauru 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHU WEI, Staff member of China Harbour Engineering Co. Ltd. STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): CHEN GUOLONG, Xinhua reporter in Nauru "The Republic of Nauru has announced that it recognizes the one-China principle, and severed the so-called "diplomatic relations" with Taiwan. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson has welcomed those decisions. What do residents in Nauru think of the decision?" SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOSHUA SCOTTY, Local legal practitioner "I do recognize the one-China principle and I agree with the government. It severed relations with Taiwan. It's good. I have a very big, high expectation with the Ch

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Xinhua correspondent in Nauru for on-site coverage

STORY: Xinhua correspondent in Nauru for on-site coverage SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 17, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: Yaren CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): WANG SHEN, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE (English): JOSHUA SCOTTY, Local legal practitioner STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): WANG SHEN, Xinhua correspondent "I'm Xinhua correspondent Wang Shen. I'm now reporting from Nauru. Nauru's government issued a statement on Monday, announcing that it recognizes the one-China principle, severed the so-called 'diplomatic relations' with the Taiwan authorities, and is willing to resume diplomatic relations with China." SOUNDBITE (English): JOSHUA SCOTTY, Local legal practitioner "I do recognize the one-China principle and I agree with the government. It severed relations with Taiwan. It's good. I've seen a lot of positive feedback from other countries, neighboring countries where diplomatic ties have been resumed with China and Pacific small countries. I have a very big, high

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EuroLeague - Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul v Zalgiris Kaunas

EuroLeague - Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul v Zalgiris Kaunas

Scotty Wilbekin of Fenerbahce Beko seen warming up before the match. Fenerbahce Beko and Zalgiris Kaunas faced each other in the Turkish Airlines Euroleague, the match took place at Ulker Sports and Event Hall. Istanbul, Turkey, December 20, 2023. Photo by Yagiz Gurtug/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SP)CHINA-ZHANGJIAKOU-FIS SNOWBOARD WORLD CUP-MEN'S HALFPIPE (CN)

(SP)CHINA-ZHANGJIAKOU-FIS SNOWBOARD WORLD CUP-MEN'S HALFPIPE (CN)

(231208) -- ZHANGJIAKOU, Dec. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- First placed Scotty James (C) of Australia, second placed Hirano Ruka (L) of Japan and third placed Lee Chaeun of South Korea pose during the awarding ceremony of the Men's Halfpipe event at FIS Snowboard World Cup in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 8, 2023. (Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua)

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(SP)CHINA-ZHANGJIAKOU-FIS SNOWBOARD WORLD CUP-MEN'S HALFPIPE (CN)

(SP)CHINA-ZHANGJIAKOU-FIS SNOWBOARD WORLD CUP-MEN'S HALFPIPE (CN)

(231208) -- ZHANGJIAKOU, Dec. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Scotty James of Australia competes during the final of the Men's Halfpipe at FIS Snowboard World Cup in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 8, 2023. (Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua)

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(SP)CHINA-ZHANGJIAKOU-FIS SNOWBOARD WORLD CUP-MEN'S HALFPIPE (CN)

(SP)CHINA-ZHANGJIAKOU-FIS SNOWBOARD WORLD CUP-MEN'S HALFPIPE (CN)

(231208) -- ZHANGJIAKOU, Dec. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Scotty James of Australia competes during the final of the Men's Halfpipe at FIS Snowboard World Cup in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 8, 2023. (Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua)

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(SP)CHINA-ZHANGJIAKOU-FIS SNOWBOARD WORLD CUP-MEN'S HALFPIPE (CN)

(SP)CHINA-ZHANGJIAKOU-FIS SNOWBOARD WORLD CUP-MEN'S HALFPIPE (CN)

(231208) -- ZHANGJIAKOU, Dec. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Scotty James of Australia competes during the final of the Men's Halfpipe at FIS Snowboard World Cup in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 8, 2023. (Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua)

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Pyeongchang Olympics

Pyeongchang Olympics

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea, Feb. 14 Kyodo - American snowboarder Shaun White (C), the winner of the men's halfpipe at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, poses for photos alongside silver medalist Ayumu Hirano (L) of Japan and bronze medalist Scotty James of Australia, at the victory ceremony in Pyeongchang, South Korea, on Feb. 14, 2018.

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Pyeongchang Olympics

Pyeongchang Olympics

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea, Feb. 14 Kyodo - American snowboarder Shaun White (C), the winner of the men's halfpipe at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, poses for photos alongside silver medalist Ayumu Hirano (L) of Japan and bronze medalist Scotty James of Australia, at the victory ceremony in Pyeongchang, South Korea, on Feb. 14, 2018.

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Pyeongchang Olympics

Pyeongchang Olympics

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea, Feb. 14 Kyodo - American snowboarder Shaun White (C), the winner of the men's halfpipe at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, poses for photos alongside silver medalist Ayumu Hirano (L) of Japan and bronze medalist Scotty James of Australia, at the victory ceremony in Pyeongchang, South Korea, on Feb. 14, 2018.

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Nauru's President Scotty meets with Koizumi

Nauru's President Scotty meets with Koizumi

TOKYO, Japan - Nauru's President Ludwig Scotty (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi shake hands at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Aug. 3 prior to their talks.

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(XHTP)(BEIJING2022)CHINA-ZHANGJIAKOU-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-MEN'S SNOWBOARD HALFPIPE-FINAL (CN)

(XHTP)(BEIJING2022)CHINA-ZHANGJIAKOU-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-MEN'S SNOWBOARD HALFPIPE-FINAL (CN)

(220211) -- ZHANGJIAKOU, Feb. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Scotty James of Australia competes during the men's snowboard halfpipe final at Genting Snow Park in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Feb. 11, 2022. (Xinhua/Feng Kaihua)

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(XHTP)(BEIJING2022)CHINA-ZHANGJIAKOU-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-MEN'S SNOWBOARD HALFPIPE-FINAL (CN)

(XHTP)(BEIJING2022)CHINA-ZHANGJIAKOU-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-MEN'S SNOWBOARD HALFPIPE-FINAL (CN)

(220211) -- ZHANGJIAKOU, Feb. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Scotty James of Australia competes during men's snowboard halfpipe final of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at Genting Snow Park in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Feb. 11, 2022. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA-ZHANGJIAKOU-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-MEN'S SNOWBOARD HALFPIPE-FINAL (CN)

(BEIJING2022)CHINA-ZHANGJIAKOU-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-MEN'S SNOWBOARD HALFPIPE-FINAL (CN)

(220211) -- ZHANGJIAKOU, Feb. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Scotty James of Australia competes during the men's snowboard halfpipe final at Genting Snow Park in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Feb. 11, 2022. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA-ZHANGJIAKOU-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-MEN'S SNOWBOARD HALFPIPE-FINAL (CN)

(BEIJING2022)CHINA-ZHANGJIAKOU-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-MEN'S SNOWBOARD HALFPIPE-FINAL (CN)

(220211) -- ZHANGJIAKOU, Feb. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Scotty James of Australia competes during men's snowboard halfpipe final of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at Genting Snow Park in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Feb. 11, 2022. (Xinhua/Fei Maohua)

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA-ZHANGJIAKOU-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-MEN'S SNOWBOARD HALFPIPE-FINAL (CN)

(BEIJING2022)CHINA-ZHANGJIAKOU-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-MEN'S SNOWBOARD HALFPIPE-FINAL (CN)

(220211) -- ZHANGJIAKOU, Feb. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Hirano Ayumu (C) of Japan, Scotty James (L) of Australia and Jan Scherrer of Switzerland pose for photos during the flower ceremony after the men's snowboard halfpipe final at Genting Snow Park in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Feb. 11, 2022. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA-ZHANGJIAKOU-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-MEN'S SNOWBOARD HALFPIPE-FINAL (CN)

(BEIJING2022)CHINA-ZHANGJIAKOU-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-MEN'S SNOWBOARD HALFPIPE-FINAL (CN)

(220211) -- ZHANGJIAKOU, Feb. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Scotty James of Australia competes during the men's snowboard halfpipe final at Genting Snow Park in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Feb. 11, 2022. (Xinhua/Xue Yubin)

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA-ZHANGJIAKOU-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-MEN'S SNOWBOARD HALFPIPE-FINAL (CN)

(BEIJING2022)CHINA-ZHANGJIAKOU-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-MEN'S SNOWBOARD HALFPIPE-FINAL (CN)

(220211) -- ZHANGJIAKOU, Feb. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Scotty James of Australia competes during the men's snowboard halfpipe final at Genting Snow Park in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Feb. 11, 2022. (Xinhua/Fei Maohua)

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA-ZHANGJIAKOU-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-MEN'S SNOWBOARD HALFPIPE-FINAL (CN)

(BEIJING2022)CHINA-ZHANGJIAKOU-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-MEN'S SNOWBOARD HALFPIPE-FINAL (CN)

(220211) -- ZHANGJIAKOU, Feb. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Scotty James of Australia competes during the men's snowboard halfpipe final at Genting Snow Park in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Feb. 11, 2022. (Xinhua/Feng Kaihua)

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA-ZHANGJIAKOU-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-MEN'S SNOWBOARD HALFPIPE-FINAL (CN)

(BEIJING2022)CHINA-ZHANGJIAKOU-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-MEN'S SNOWBOARD HALFPIPE-FINAL (CN)

(220211) -- ZHANGJIAKOU, Feb. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Scotty James of Australia competes during the men's snowboard halfpipe final at Genting Snow Park in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Feb. 11, 2022. (Xinhua/Fei Maohua)

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA-ZHANGJIAKOU-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-MEN'S SNOWBOARD HALFPIPE-FINAL (CN)

(BEIJING2022)CHINA-ZHANGJIAKOU-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-MEN'S SNOWBOARD HALFPIPE-FINAL (CN)

(220211) -- ZHANGJIAKOU, Feb. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Scotty James of Australia competes during the men's snowboard halfpipe final at Genting Snow Park in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Feb. 11, 2022. (Xinhua/Fei Maohua)

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA-ZHANGJIAKOU-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-MEN'S SNOWBOARD HALFPIPE-FINAL (CN)

(BEIJING2022)CHINA-ZHANGJIAKOU-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-MEN'S SNOWBOARD HALFPIPE-FINAL (CN)

(220211) -- ZHANGJIAKOU, Feb. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Scotty James of Australia competes during the men's snowboard halfpipe final at Genting Snow Park in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Feb. 11, 2022. (Xinhua/Wu Zhuang)

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA-ZHANGJIAKOU-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-MEN'S SNOWBOARD HALFPIPE-FINAL (CN)

(BEIJING2022)CHINA-ZHANGJIAKOU-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-MEN'S SNOWBOARD HALFPIPE-FINAL (CN)

(220211) -- ZHANGJIAKOU, Feb. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Scotty James of Australia competes during men's snowboard halfpipe final of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at Genting Snow Park in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Feb. 11, 2022. (Xinhua/Wu Zhuang)

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA-ZHANGJIAKOU-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-MEN'S SNOWBOARD HALFPIPE-FINAL (CN)

(BEIJING2022)CHINA-ZHANGJIAKOU-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-MEN'S SNOWBOARD HALFPIPE-FINAL (CN)

(220211) -- ZHANGJIAKOU, Feb. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Scotty James of Australia competes during the men's snowboard halfpipe final at Genting Snow Park in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Feb. 11, 2022. (Xinhua/Feng Kaihua)

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA-ZHANGJIAKOU-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-MEN'S SNOWBOARD HALFPIPE-FINAL (CN)

(BEIJING2022)CHINA-ZHANGJIAKOU-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-MEN'S SNOWBOARD HALFPIPE-FINAL (CN)

(220211) -- ZHANGJIAKOU, Feb. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Scotty James of Australia reacts during the men's snowboard halfpipe final at Genting Snow Park in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Feb. 11, 2022. (Xinhua/Wu Zhuang)

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA-ZHANGJIAKOU-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-MEN'S SNOWBOARD HALFPIPE-FINAL (CN)

(BEIJING2022)CHINA-ZHANGJIAKOU-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-MEN'S SNOWBOARD HALFPIPE-FINAL (CN)

(220211) -- ZHANGJIAKOU, Feb. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Scotty James of Australia competes during the men's snowboard halfpipe final at Genting Snow Park in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Feb. 11, 2022. (Xinhua/Feng Kaihua)

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA- ZHANGJIAKOU-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-AWARDING CEREMONY (CN)

(BEIJING2022)CHINA- ZHANGJIAKOU-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-AWARDING CEREMONY (CN)

(220211) -- ZHANGJIAKOU, Feb. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Hirano Ayumu (C) of Japan, Silver medalist Scotty James (L) of Australia and Bronze medalist Jan Scherrer of Switzerland pose during the awarding ceremony of men's snowboard halfpipe at Zhangjiakou Medals Plaza of the Winter Olympics in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Feb. 11, 2022. (Xinhua/Xue Yubin)

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA- ZHANGJIAKOU-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-AWARDING CEREMONY (CN)

(BEIJING2022)CHINA- ZHANGJIAKOU-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-AWARDING CEREMONY (CN)

(220211) -- ZHANGJIAKOU, Feb. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Hirano Ayumu (C) of Japan, Silver medalist Scotty James (L) of Australia and Bronze medalist Jan Scherrer of Switzerland pose during the awarding ceremony of men's snowboard halfpipe at Zhangjiakou Medals Plaza of the Winter Olympics in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Feb. 11, 2022. (Xinhua/Xue Yubin)

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(BEIJING2022)CHINA- ZHANGJIAKOU-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-AWARDING CEREMONY (CN)

(BEIJING2022)CHINA- ZHANGJIAKOU-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-AWARDING CEREMONY (CN)

(220211) -- ZHANGJIAKOU, Feb. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Silver medalist Scotty James of Australia poses during the awarding ceremony of men's snowboard halfpipe at Zhangjiakou Medals Plaza of the Winter Olympics in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Feb. 11, 2022. (Xinhua/Xue Yubin)

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Olympics: Ayumu Hirano wins men's snowboard Olympic gold for Japan

Ayumu Hirano wrote his name in Japanese sporting history on Friday when he won the country's first-ever snowboard Olympic gold medal, taking the men's halfpipe title at the Beijing Games. Hirano scored 96.00 points in his third run with a spectacular display that included a triple cork 1440, enough to separate him from Australian Scotty James who finished in the silver position with 92.50 at Genting Snow Park. Hirano won snowboard halfpipe silver at the 2014 and 2018 Games, then switched to skateboard and qualified for the Tokyo Olympics before this triumphant return to his roots. "It hasn't sunk in yet but finally one of my childhood dreams has come true," said Hirano. "I couldn't end without getting this one, I gave everything." "Having been able to deliver my run was most satisfying thing, since that was my goal," said Ayumu, after nailing triple corks in all of his runs.

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Beijing Olympics: Snowboard

Beijing Olympics: Snowboard

(from L) Silver medalist Scotty James of Australia, gold medalist Ayumu Hirano of Japan and bronze medalist Jan Scherrer of Switzerland pose during the medal ceremony for the men's snowboard halfpipe at the Beijing Winter Olympics on Feb. 11, 2022, in Zhangjiakou, China.

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Beijing Olympics: Snowboard

Beijing Olympics: Snowboard

Japanese snowboarder Ayumu Hirano (C) poses for photos after winning the men's halfpipe gold medal at the Beijing Winter Olympics on Feb. 11, 2022, in Zhangjiakou, China, alongside Australia's Scotty James (L) and Switzerland's Jan Scherrer, who took silver and bronze, respectively.

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Beijing Olympics: Snowboard

Beijing Olympics: Snowboard

Japanese snowboarder Ayumu Hirano (C) poses for photos after winning the men's halfpipe gold medal at the Beijing Winter Olympics on Feb. 11, 2022, in Zhangjiakou, China, alongside Australia's Scotty James (L) and Switzerland's Jan Scherrer, who took silver and bronze, respectively.

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Nauru's President Scotty meets with Koizumi

Nauru's President Scotty meets with Koizumi

TOKYO, Japan - Nauru's President Ludwig Scotty (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi shake hands at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Aug. 3 prior to their talks. (Kyodo)

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The Men Who Stare At Goats (2009)

The Men Who Stare At Goats (2009)

George Clooney, Kevin Spacey & Nick Offerman Characters: Lyn Cassady, Larry Hooper, Scotty Mercer Film: The Men Who Stare At Goats (USA/UK 2009) Director: Grant Heslov 08 September 2009 Neidvoll blickt Larry Hooper (Kevin Spacey, Mitte) auf den ihm mental クberlegenen Lyn Cassady (George Clooney, links). Mitstreiter Scotty Mercer (Nick Offerman, rechts) freut sich fクr Lyn. Date: 08 September 2009

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