Lindsey Vonn Defies Doubt, Breaks Records at 41
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Some people did not support Lindsey Vonn. They thought she was wrong to return to skiing. They said she should see a doctor. Some people thought she was crazy. They did not understand her love for skiing.
Lindsey Vonn used this doubt as motivation. She thanked the people who did not believe in her. She said their words made her stronger. She said she wanted them to keep talking about her. It made her more ready to compete.
Vonn won a downhill race by a lot. She was the oldest winner ever in the World Cup. She showed that she was still very good. She did a special hand gesture after winning. It was like saying \"good night\" to the other racers.
Other athletes were amazed by Vonn's performance. LeBron James said she made 40 the new 20. Sofia Goggia said Vonn taught them a lesson. Goggia even put a baby pacifier in her mouth. It was a funny way to show Vonn was superior.
Vonn is thinking about changing her plans. She might keep skiing after the Olympics. Her coach thinks she can keep skiing well. The Olympics will be in Cortina, a place she knows well. She might even team up with Mikaela Shiffrin.
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Why did some people not support Lindsey Vonn?
They thought she was wrong to return to skiing and said she should see a doctor.
How did Lindsey Vonn use the doubt from others?
She used it as motivation and said their words made her stronger.
What did Lindsey Vonn do after winning a race?
She did a special hand gesture that was like saying 'good night' to the other racers.
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