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Lindsey Vonn brought to tears after vowing to win Olympic gold for late grandfather
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Lindsey Vonn brought to tears after vowing to win Olympic gold for late grandfather
Description
February 9, 2018
American skier Lindsey Vonn burst into tears during her arrival press conference at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang on Friday when asked about the passing of her grandfather.
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Lindsey Vonn brought to tears after vowing to win Olympic gold for late grandfather00:34 | February 9, 2018
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Paris 2024: Breaking gold-medallist Philip Kim reflects on how his passion became an obsession01:30 | August 10, 2024
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Paris 2024: Sarah Douglas aiming for Canadian sailing medal01:58 | July 30, 2024
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Paris 2024: Olympic athletes simmer under scorching temperatures02:41 | July 30, 2024
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Paris 2024: Canada wins historic silver at women’s rugby sevens01:36 | July 30, 2024
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Paris 2024: Summer McIntosh’s family celebrates moment she won Olympic gold medal for Canada02:54 | July 30, 2024
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Paris 2024: Soccer drone scandal ruling expected before Canada faces Colombia00:29 | July 30, 2024
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Paris 2024: Men’s triathlon postponed over Seine water quality00:34 | July 30, 2024
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Natalie Achonwa reflects on career ahead of final Olympics for Canada01:54 | July 29, 2024
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Lindsey Vonn brought to tears after vowing to win Olympic gold for late grandfather00:34 | February 9, 2018
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Olympic boxer Imane Khelif speaks out about gender identity controversy: ‘It affected me a lot’02:37 | August 15, 2024
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Australian breakdancer ‘Raygun’ addresses ‘devastating’ criticism of her Olympic performance: ‘I gave my all’02:19 | August 15, 2024
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Paris 2024: USA Gymnastics files appeal after Jordan Chiles stripped of bronze medal01:43 | August 12, 2024
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Paris 2024 wraps up with extravagant Olympics closing ceremony04:45 | August 11, 2024
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Paris 2024: Breaking gold-medallist Philip Kim reflects on how his passion became an obsession01:30 | August 10, 2024
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Olympics 2024: Canada’s McIntosh, Katzberg reflect on golden accomplishments02:22 | August 5, 2024
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Paris 2024: Canada’s Summer McIntosh, triple gold medal swimmer says it hasn’t ‘sunk in at all’02:10 | August 5, 2024
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Paris 2024: Summer McIntosh wins 2nd gold, sets Olympic record01:51 | August 1, 2024
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Paris 2024: Canada wins historic silver at women’s rugby sevens01:36 | July 30, 2024
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Paris 2024: Summer McIntosh’s family celebrates moment she won Olympic gold medal for Canada02:54 | July 30, 2024
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Paris 2024: Soccer drone scandal ruling expected before Canada faces Colombia00:29 | July 30, 2024
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Paris 2024: Men’s triathlon postponed over Seine water quality00:34 | July 30, 2024
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Natalie Achonwa reflects on career ahead of final Olympics for Canada01:54 | July 29, 2024
Lindsey Vonn brought to tears after vowing to win Olympic gold for late grandfather
Description
February 9, 2018
American skier Lindsey Vonn burst into tears during her arrival press conference at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang on Friday when asked about the passing of her grandfather.
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