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And they probably share another trait: the ability to ignore each other. "I must maintain the loose attitude I have now," says Schmidt. "If I look at the board to see how Fuchs is doing, I might tighten up. To win, I have to stay relaxed." How important this is can be seen in Schmidt's prediction of the winning distance: "Between 213 and 215 will do it. At the Olympics, everyone is too tense to set world records in technique events." Schmidt can throw 215. Fuchs, please note.