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Lindsey Vonn

by Gianna from Glenbrook Middle School

“A lifetime of training for just ten seconds.” – Jesse Owens

The hero of my life is Lindsey Vonn. She is my hero because she is successful in life. Vonn was born on October 18th, 1984. I believe that she is successful in life because she went to the Olympics. Lindsey is also confident and brave. During the 2010 Olympics Lindsey fell going over 85 mph during slalom. I think that going down a racecourse going about 95 mph is very brave. When Lindsey was at the 2010 Olympics she left with 2 gold medals. One gold medal was in downhill. She won a medal for every event she entered.

When Vonn was at a young age she used to watch the Olympics. She also started skiing at a very young age. Since she was little she wanted to become a ski racer. When she finally went to the Olympics a few years ago she did very well, becoming the first American woman to win a gold medal in downhill. I think this could make a difference in the world because she inspires young girls to go out and do what they want! It also tells them that they can do anything they put their mind to!

“A lifetime of training for just ten seconds.” These are the words of Jesse Owens. This quote inspires me because it goes with skiing. You spend your whole life training for the Olympics like Lindsey Vonn just to go down a course once for 1 minute. This could inspire anyone!

Lindsey Vonn is a very inspirational person because she was the first American woman to win a gold medal in downhill at the Olympics. I think that this will change people’s way of thinking of women and it could also change the way people think of the USA ski team. Learning about Lindsey Vonn has also been very inspirational for me. I know how to ski and enjoy doing it, but I don’t race so I will probably not be doing as well as her!

SOURCES: Picture source: http://www.nbcolympics.com/news-features/news/newsid=424774.html Source A: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindsey_Vonn Wikipedia.org 14 March 2010 Source B. http://www.ask.com/wiki/Lindsey_Vonn Ask.com 14 March 2010 brainyqoutes.com

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Last edited 3/29/2010 12:00:00 AM

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