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BEING AT THE TOP OF YOUR GAME a sports legend — as well as a Rolex Sports how they measure success.
Power MOVES LINDSAY VONN PUSHES HER LIMITS
U.S. World Cup Alpine ski racer Lindsay Vonn is one of the most successful skiers in the world. Her ability to ski was suddenly put at risk in 2013 when she injured her knee, which caused her to miss a full skiing season and the Olympics in Sochi, Japan. Although it was a devastating blow to her career, her fearlessness and perseverance turned that obstacle into what she considers her biggest strength today. "Skiing is like nothing else on earth," she said. "I love it. I think everyone should at least try it once in their life. At the top of a mountain I feel free; it’s my home. When I’m racing, it’s all instinct." “I’ve always been a fearless person and I definitely think that’s given me a big advantage in my career as a skier," she added. "I'm never afraid to go faster; I’m always pushing myself to the limit." “I’ve had a lot of injuries in my career, but it was my mother who told me to never give up. She had a stroke while giving birth to me and almost died, but she never complained about anything. I think that if she can overcome that, then my injuries are nothing. My setbacks and my injuries have made me a stronger person. In the end, it's not just about the wins; it's about the adventure." "I got my Rolex after I recovered from my second knee surgery. It was a dark period, but the watch signified to me that I had come back, that I had made it, that I’d overcome the biggest hurdle in my life and that I wasn’t finished yet. I wear it as a reminder to never give up."
