Dhaka, Dec. 25 -- American skiing superstar Lindsey Vonn has done what few would have imagined, officially booking her spot on the US team for the February 6-22 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.Vonn, now 41, returned to competition a little over a year ago after a break of more than five years, and has impressed this season with four podium finishes, including one victory in five races. She leads the World Cup downhill standings after three starts. "If you would have asked me last year, you know, if I would be happy with a podium, I would say abso-(expletive)-lutely," Vonn said.

"I know that I'm fast. There's a lot to be happy about." Her results this year mean she is guaranteed a spot in the Olympic downhill race scheduled for February ...