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“My knee is as strong as it was before, if not stronger, and it's a matter of getting my leg strong. I lost six years of strength in about six month's time, so it's going to take another year or two to get that leg back up to full strength, but I'm good to go so far.”

Quote by Picabo Street

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Picabo Street (born April 3, 1971) is an American former World Cup alpine ski racer and Olympic gold medalist. She won the gold medal in the women's super-G at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano and a silver medal in the women's downhill at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer. Known for her unique name and rebellious personality, Street overcame multiple injuries throughout her career to become a prominent figure in American skiing. She was born in Triumph, Idaho, and trained under her father's guidance. After retiring, she worked as a sports commentator and philanthropist, and was inducted into the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame. more

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