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The Cresta Run in St Moritz is celebrating its 125th birthday.

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Members of the St Moritz Tobogganing Club took part this weekend in the 100th “Grand National” race as part of the anniversary. The 1,200-metre snaky ice run in the chic Swiss ski resort was created by the competition-loving British and locals in 1885 and continues to attract brave aficionados who undertake some 10,000 rides per year. (swissinfo.ch/Ryan Larraman)

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