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BORMIO, Italy: Lindsey Vonn raised her arms and hugged teammate Stacey Cook after completing the first American sweep of the overall World Cup titles in 25 years. Bode Miller did his part a day earlier by winning his second overall crown. He and Vonn are the first Americans to win the overall in the same year since Phil Mahre and Tamara McKinney in 1983.
Lindsey Vonn wins World Cup skiing title
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BORMIO, Italy (AFP) - American Lindsey Vonn won the overall women's World Cup alpine skiing title here on Friday after finishing in the top fifteen in the slalom which was won by Austria's Marlies Schild.
The 23-year-old from Vail, Colorado was virtually assured of taking the Crystal Globe after finishing second in Thursday's Super-G.
She had a 197-point advantage on Germany's Maria Riesch with two events to go, and needed just three points to ensure success.
The 23-year-old from Vail, Colorado was virtually assured of taking the Crystal Globe after finishing second in Thursday's Super-G.
She had a 197-point advantage on Germany's Maria Riesch with two events to go, and needed just three points to ensure success.
