Slideshow: Photos from Day 1 of World Championships

• 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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