Vonn's injury setback a blessing and curse before downhill event

Courtesy SI.com  Wed, 02/17/2010 - 09:20

It has been the Olympics' biggest question: Can U.S. skiing star Lindsey Vonn win gold in spite of a badly bruised shin?

Dealing with pain at the Games isn't new to Vonn, says Tim Layden.


 

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