June 19, 2013

Alpine skiing: McKennis leaves Vonn chasing shadows in St Anton

McKennis from the US speeds down the slope during the Alpine Skiing World Cup women's downhill ski race in St. Anton

(Reuters) – Alice McKennis underlined the depth of American alpine skiing as she eclipsed her more celebrated compatriot Lyndsey Vonn to claim her maiden World Cup downhill victory in St Anton on Saturday. While all eyes were on Vonn who was making her comeback following a three-week break, McKennis stole the show in one minute [...]

Skiing Recap: Alpine skiing-Vonn clinches 12th win of season

Vonn of the U.S. reacts with the Globe after winning the World Cup downhill trophy at the alpine skiing World Cup finals in Schladming

(Reuters) – Overall champion Lindsey Vonn notched her 12th win of the season and remained on course for the highest score recorded in the women’s World Cup when she won the downhill at the finals on Wednesday. Vonn’s victory in one minute and 46.56 seconds meant she broke her personal record for wins in a [...]

Vonn skis to World Cup sweep at Lake Louise

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Lindsey Vonn is all smiles in the finish area after her scorching run in the World Cup super-G in Lake Louise, Alta., Sunday. The American dominated the field this weekend, winning all three events, including two downhills. (Jeff McIntosh/Canadian Press) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — Lindsey Vonn completed a skiing hat trick at the Lake [...]

Skiing: Vonn rules Lake Louise slopes for 9th time

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American skier Lindsey Vonn, seen here blasting down the course in a training run earlier this week, has now won at least one race at Lake Louise for eight straight years. (Frank Gunn/Canadian Press) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — Lindsey Vonn feels being on skis and snow is the best medicine for her right now. [...]