Lindsey Vonn led the United States to a historic skiing World Cup podium sweep on Saturday, cementing her return from a devastating knee injury with a triumph in the second Lake Louise downhill.
For her first victory since a high-speed crash in early 2013, the four-time overall World Cup champion charged down the 3km course in a time of one minute, 50.48 seconds, finishing 0.49 seconds ahead of teammate Stacey Cook.
The 2010 Olympic downhill champion was delighted with her performance.
"I risked a lot more and I skied a lot better," said Vonn, who the girlfriend of superstar golfer Tiger Woods.
"I am extremely happy to be on the top of the podium against and also with my two teammates. It couldn't be a better day."
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