The Americans finished number one and number two in today's womens downhill at Vancouver Olympics.

As Lindsey Vonn shook off the eeffects of her bruisded shuin and a few day delay which apparently helped her as she beat rival and American teammate Julia Mancuso.

There were many crashes and serious injuries today.

"This is everything I've wanted and hoped for," Vonn said, her voice choked with emotion. then the waterworks started. Her mom commented that after all her victories " I have never seen her like this."

  Mancuso finished 0.56 seconds behind for silver, and Elisabeth Goergl of Austria took the bronze medal, 1.46 seconds back.

Maria Riesch of Germany, Vonn's main rival and best friend, finished eighth.

It's the third time two Americans have finished 1-2 in an Olympic Alpine race, and the first time in 26 years.

You can watch Tony G's tribute to the Golden Girl right here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smTUDyuM1c4 

The women continue to compete tomorrow in the combined by Vonn said, " I don't care what happens. I got what  came her for."