Slideshow: Photos from Day 1 of World Championships
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People stand in front of a screen during the opening ceremony for the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, in Vail, Colo. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
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A crowd watches the opening ceremony for the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, in Vail, Colo. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
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Flag bearers carry the colors of participating nations during the opening ceremony for the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, in Vail, Colo. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
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A crowd watches the opening ceremony for the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, in Vail, Colo. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
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Flag bearers carry the colors of participating nations during the opening ceremony for the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, in Vail, Colo. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
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Fireworks explode during the opening ceremony for the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, in Vail, Colo. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
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People perform with lawn chairs during the opening ceremony for the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, in Vail, Colo. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
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U.S. skiing legend Billy Kidd lights a torch during the opening ceremony for the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, in Vail, Colo. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
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Flag bearers carry the American flag during the opening ceremony for the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, in Vail, Colo. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
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Flag bearers carry the American flag during the opening ceremony for the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, in Vail, Colo. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
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The World Championships began Monday with ladies’ downhill training in Beaver Creek and the Opening Ceremonies in Vail.
