Vonn poised for worlds with another win

Vonn poised for worlds with another win



a true american superstar athelete, lindsey vonn WON the WORLD CUP OVERALL TITLE last year, along with bode miller.

the idea, that TWO americans, could be the best in the world in spite of european domination of this sport for almost forever, is very rare.

the fact that lindsey could take the title again for this season(barring unforeseens) is incredibly impressive.

one of our best atheletes, in ANY sport, you should check her out during these last couple of races of the season.


GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany -- Lindsey Vonn got a big confidence boost by sweeping the final two races before the World Championship.

Vonn completed a highly successful weekend on Sunday, mastering a demanding course for her first super-G win in two years after winning the slalom on Friday.

Her focus now turns to the worlds that start Tuesday in Val D'Isere, France, with another super-G.


With her fifth win of the season on Sunday, she also tied Tamara McKinney's U.S. women's record of 18 career victories.

"I feel very honored to be on the same level with Tamara," Vonn said.


By collecting a maximum 100 points from each of her last two races, Vonn has 1,114 points in her bid to defend her overall World Cup title. Maria Riesch of Germany, who finished fifth in her hometown race, remains second, 179 points behind.

"Lindsey will win the overall title and she's deserved it," Riesch said. "She is the best."

Vonn thought it was premature to talk about the overall title.

"There are a lot of races left and Maria will remain my toughest challenger," she said.

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She seems like a fantastic athlete Bats but the problem with winning a World Skiing Championship is that it's all downhill after that

Are you taking the piste...

batsbrew , but lets face it the US isn't short of snow in some months.. we have to wait 18 years to get a decent amount.

good luck to her though..


the UK had it's own skiing superstar.. yet Steve & Garry have forgotten him....

Eddie "the eagle" Edwards..hehe

right lads.. we gonna have to get you 2 + Jonbouy down to the Milton Keynes ski slope to get some practice in the summer months
as for now you 2.. get 2 oven trays on ya boots and 2 brooms will work as ski poles.. and step outside ya respective doors

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Actions speak louder than words old bean - how about entering yourself in the luge, I have a metal tray you can borrow for practice.

I'll be seeing you and the lads at training then.... make sure it's a big tray and not the one for doing ya Sunday roasts on..hehe

just 1 request... can you put an ashtray on the side? hehe

I was tempted to go for the job of Olympic manager.. .but then I discovered the gold medals didn't have chocolate (like the coins) soo it put me off

is it like football though? I mean if my parents aren't english .. can I go on their side? hehe

Vonn wins super-G gold at worlds

VAL D'ISERE, France -- American skier Lindsey Vonn won the super-G at the World Championships on Tuesday for her first major gold medal.

Vonn trailed early starter and local favorite Marie Marchand-Arvier midway down the Rhone-Alpes course but made up time on the Frenchwoman in the technical lower section.

"It's incredible to get my first gold medal. It's what I've worked for all my life," Vonn said. "It's my dream come true."

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Jack Charlton might be listening

Jack's always welcome in Ireland, he's been made an honorary Irish man. I have 10000% more time for him that that *cough* Roy Keane, probably why I have no time for Man Utd. Ah well he didn't change much, just messed around Niall Quinn etc this time.. another person who I have time for.

Although Robbie Keane went back to Spurs, I don't think he should have left to be honest and I'm not a spurs supporter.

Batsbrew.. thats good, but I do feel a bit sad for people who didn't do so well at times. Imagine... working years for say 10 minutes of sport.. then not to get a medal..

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it's amazing to me, that so many people don't even know about WC, and how huge it is in europe

I have an enormous WC here in Europe BB.


Essential considering the amount of vindaloo I get through

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Steve.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2iv_E-Fn9E

That's my theme tune

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ORIGINAL: Fog
Steve.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2iv_E-Fn9E

That's my theme tune

"Anally" got that joke

That good sir, is without doubt, the worst pun that's ever been punned since punning was invented Mr Pun in Pun Street, Punchester.

Stop arsing about, butt try and be funny - enough is anus...

I'll stop now, I could write a hole lot more

Confused I am


I thought you meant this was your drumkit:




I use various tupperware containers for my toms, a metal biscuit tin for my snare and some saucepan lids for the cymbals.

Two large novelty pencils as sticks and I'm good to drum