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Swiss gold rush.

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The World Gold panning Championships were held for the first time in Switzerland this August.

When it comes to Switzerland's gold reserves, it is the banks in Zurich that come to mind rather than the modest town of Willisau where competition took place. Nevertheless, this did not dull the spirits of the colourful amateur prospectors who travelled from all corners of the globe to pan for gold.

"Gold panning is an art we keep alive," says Australia's Fred Olsson. "We want to introduce it to the youth. It's an old skill--like riding a bicycle. Once you know how, you never forget. If you can wash dishes, you can wash gold."

Find the Flakes

With country music blaring in the background, the goal was to find the gold flakes that judges hid in the sand and gravel as quickly as possible.

Killing time before his first heat, South Africa's Wayne Ridell was working on his technique in a practice pool--and letting slip a few trade secrets.

"You have to remove all the larger particles of gravel and sand, and keep shaking so the gold will...

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