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Terms and conditions apply. * Savings buckets are a feature of Ally Bank's Savings Account. * No ATM fees from Ally Bank at Allpoint and Moneypass ATMs plus we reimburse for fees charged by other ATM owners nationwide up to $10 per statement cycle. * Early direct deposit offers eligible direct deposits up to two days sooner. * Spending buckets are a feature of Ally Bank's Spending Account. by [Lindsey Vonn](https://time.com/author/lindsey-vonn/) Mar 8, 2010 5:00 AM UTC  Lindsey Vonn Lindsey VonnFabrice Coffrini / AFP / Getty Images by [Lindsey Vonn](https://time.com/author/lindsey-vonn/) Mar 8, 2010 5:00 AM UTC **What was it like to become the first American woman to win gold in an Olympic downhill?** —_François Xavier Warlomont, Libramont, Belgium_ It was incredible. I didn’t know that an American woman had never won a downhill. When I found that out after winning the race, it was really something special. I was just trying to ski well and accomplish a childhood dream. [(See pictures of Lindsey Vonn.)](https://www.time.com/time/photoessays/10questions/0,30255,1968210,00.html) **How did you find the strength to ski** [**with an injury**](https://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1963571,00.html)**?** —_Erin Lack, La Crescent, Minn._ It’s been a real challenge for me to be able to ski well despite this injury. I’ve been doing as much therapy as I can. I use castor oil. My mother-in-law’s from Norway, and she’s always liked old-school remedies. And I do laser therapy and massage. I pretty much do everything humanly possible to make it feel better. [(See 25 Olympic athletes to watch.)](https://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1958645%5F1958459,00.html) **There was a mixed response regarding how open you were to discussing your injury. Do you think that criticism was fair?** —_Frank Pennisi, Bayside, N.Y._ Everyone has an opinion, and I can’t stop that. I initially didn’t want to tell anyone. That’s why I kept it secret for a week. But it didn’t heal the way I was hoping. I just felt like I wanted to be open with everyone. That was my choice. I think it was the right one. [(See pictures of the best moments from the Winter Games.)](https://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,1964245,00.html) **How do you feel about the controversy that erupted over your** **_Sports Illustrated_** **cover?** —_Joanne Choi, Brentwood, Tenn._ I think it was just blown out of proportion. There’s nothing sexual or controversial about it. That’s how I ski. Every time you watch me ski on a mountain, I’m in that position. I’m fully clothed. I thought it was just kind of ridiculous. I actually thought it was a cool picture and great for my sport. [(See pictures of Olympic fans.)](https://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,1967876,00.html) **What motivates you to get back on skis after terrible falls?** —_Lindsay Newton, Concord, Mass._ I feel like, with ski racing, you need to have a short memory. You crash all the time, and sometimes it’s a really bad one, but sometimes it’s not so bad. I’m never scared. I love skiing fast. You’re going 80 to 85 m.p.h. down an icy slope, and I love it. [(Watch TIME’s video “As Vonn Wins, a ‘Bluebird’ Day for Whistler Skiers.”)](https://www.time.com/time/video/player/0,32068,67128937001%5F1964928,00.html) **As an animal lover, I appreciate that you kept the cow awarded to you for winning the World Cup downhill in Val d’Isère, France. How is she?** —_Wendy Giberson, Seattle_ Olympe’s good. My cow’s good. I’m definitely happy that I kept her. I don’t know if I can call her a pet, but she’s really great — very photogenic. When she came to me, she was pregnant. She had a calf, and then she had another one. And the first baby had a baby. I’m producing cow after cow. [(See a brief history of Olympic sore losers.)](https://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,1967798,00.html) **What’s your favorite Summer Olympics event?** —_Bhavya Kaushal, New Delhi_ Definitely gymnastics. I think it’s such an athletic sport, and the women who do it are gracious yet powerful. I did gymnastics when I was a kid. I wasn’t very good at it. **Do the alpine cowbells pump you up during your runs?** —_Jennifer Kardian, Roswell, GA._ I love the cowbell. I think it’s awesome. My family got the cowbell app on their iPhones. It’s a classic part of ski racing. The cowbells are what make all the noise. It’s like cheerleading. Anything to make you feel like people are behind you, I think that’s special. [(See the top 10 worst figure-skating costumes.)](https://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1964288%5F1964289,00.html) **Have you tried snowboarding?** —_Austin Meyer, Prairie Village, Kans._ I have, and I was bad at it. I don’t like the feeling of having my feet stuck together. My husband and I were watching \[snowboarder\] [Shaun White](https://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1964914,00.html), and we were saying that he’s like Yoda in _Star Wars_, who’s always hobbling around and then in the fight scene goes crazy. That’s what Shaun does. He’s really agile. It’s not easy, what he does. I couldn’t do it. [(Read “Shaun White vs. Lindsey Vonn: Who’s Better?”)](https://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1964914,00.html) **How do you feel about some sports broadcasters, coming into the Olympics, comparing you to Michael Phelps?** —_Bill Bae, Colorado Springs_ I’m no [Michael Phelps](https://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,1833262,00.html). He’s obviously a great Olympic champion. I was never expecting to win five gold medals. For me, my goal has always been just to win one. Thankfully, I’ve already got gold, and that’s what I came here for. I’m no Michael. I’m just me. [See TIME’s photo-essay “Ice Dancing Gone Wild.”](https://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,1967559,00.html) [See TIME’s complete Winter Olympics coverage.](https://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/0,28757,1963484,00.html) ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/archive/6690922/10-questions-for-lindsey-vonn/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/archive/6690922/10-questions-for-lindsey-vonn/"},"headline":"10 Questions for Lindsey Vonn","datePublished":"2010-03-08T05:00:00.000Z","dateModified":"2026-02-27T17:14:42.401Z","description":"The Olympic gold-medal skier talks about setting a record on the slopes. 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