Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Lindsey Vonn skis with a bruised shin

Lindsey Vonn of the United States goes airborne as she speeds down the course.
(AP Photo/Charlie Krupa)

WHISTLER, British Columbia (AP)—If this is how Lindsey Vonn skis with a bruised shin, then the rest of the field has no chance.
Vonn showed no signs of discomfort when she won the Olympic downhill by more than half a second Wednesday, with childhood rival and American teammate Julia Mancuso taking a surprise silver medal.
“This is everything I’ve wanted and hoped for,” Vonn said, her voice choked with emotion. “I gave up everything for this.”.

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