Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Vonn retains World Cup super-combined title

TARVISIO, Italy (AP) — Lindsey Vonn celebrated with equal parts of joy and relief after successfully defending her World Cup super-combined title on Friday.

Finishing second to Tina Maze of Slovenia in the season's third and final super-combined was enough for Vonn to clinch the small crystal globe given to the discipline champion.

Upon crossing the finish, Vonn dropped back into the snow and danced her skis in the air.

Vonn has been tested on multiple fronts this season. She still trails German rival Maria Riesch by 176 points in the overall standings, she missed the second half of last month's world championships due to recurring symptoms from a mild concussion, and …

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