Alpine Skier Lindsey Vonn
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Olympic Winner
American alpine skier Lindsey Vonn started her Olympic career at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, and has now competed in 3 Winter games, earning two Olympic medals. She has placed numerous times at the World Cup, and is considered the most decorated and successful American woman skiers.
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