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Written by KZYR
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Thursday, 12 March 2009 |
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TRUE.LOCAL Lindsey Vonn
on Wednesday became the first American woman to
win the World Cup overall title twice.
Vonn, a Vail resident, clinched her second successive
crown by winning the last downhill of the season in Are, Sweden.
Vonn, who won two gold medals at this year's world championships,
finished the course in 1 minute 42.49 seconds to ensure she'd keep the
overall lead with three races left.
She previously clinched the downhill title and could add the super-giant slalom title: She trails Fabienne Suter of Switzerland by 15 points entering today's race.
Since severing a tendon in her right thumb while celebrating at the
world championships, Vonn has worn a splint and taped her hand to her
pole.
"For a while there it was looking pretty dark and gloomy. I didn't
think it would be possible even to ski," she said during a conference
call. "The fact that I was able to come back and finish the season
strong was really big for me. I'm really, really happy."
She's now a favorite to win multiple medals at the Vancouver Games. "I
give my life for skiing and I want it so bad, and I hope these Olympics
will be my time and I will be able to accomplish my childhood dream of
winning an Olympic gold medal," she said.
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