10 Questions for Lindsey Vonn

The Olympic gold-medal skier talks about setting a record on the slopes. Lindsey Vonn will now take your questions

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Lindsey Vonn

What was it like to become the first American woman to win gold in an Olympic downhill? — François Xavier Warlomont, Libramont, Belgium
It was incredible. I didn't know that an American woman had never won a downhill. When I found that out after winning the race, it was really something special. I was just trying to ski well and accomplish a childhood dream.

How did you find the strength to ski with an injury ? — Erin Lack, La Crescent, Minn.
It's been a real challenge for me to be able...

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