"It's incredible to think about where I was as a person and an athlete in 2000 and then compare that to where I am now, says Vonn. "Skiing is my life and I wouldn't trade that for anything. I've traveled the world, raced in two Olympics and am getting ready for a third."
While Vonn has won two overall world champion titles, two downhill titles and a super G title, she has yet to win an Olympic medal.
"I've never won an Olympic medal--one of any color will be just fine for me," she says.
Stay tuned. The winter Olympics are just around the corner, starting February 12 in Vancouver.
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