I've Given Up Everything For This

When others' words kindle my own flame:  Reflections on words by Lindsey Vonn, 2010 Olympic Champion.

"I've given up everything for this.  It means everything to me. It's why I work hard.  I got what I came here to do.  I got a gold medal; I have what I want."

Tears have a funny way of releasing things.  Lindsey Vonn's tears were no different.  As she stood at the bottom of the mountain at Whistler, Olympic Gold as her prize, the Women's Downhill Champion's tears shone brightly in the sun.

She...