[DoodleBob]

Those keeping score will recall the several times Ms. Vonn was highlighted on FR. Most notably, when she said "Well I hope to represent the people of the United States, not the president."

Shortly thereafter, she wiped out with a back problem on the slopes, spawning all sorts of pics...

[JimRed]

Becoming a world-class ski racer takes talent, hard work, dedication and money. The talent, work and dedication have to come from the individual, but a booming economy makes money more available for this kind of enterprise. Win-win.