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Vonn wins downhill title

Published: March 14. 2013 4:00AM PST

LENZERHEIDE, Switzerland — Lindsey Vonn had the weather on her side when it came down to deciding a World Cup title.

Fog canceled racing on Wednesday, giving the injured Vonn a record sixth straight World Cup downhill title without having to show up on the mountain. The title comes five weeks after a crash and season-ending knee injury for the American.

The cancellation allowed Vonn to retain her title — just one point ahead of overall champion Tina Maze of Slovenia.

“Omg I won the World Cup Downhill title!!!!! 6 in a row with a bum knee!" Vonn wrote on her Facebook page.

Maze was trying to become the first woman to win five crystal globes in a season — the overall and four discipline titles.

Bend’s Laurenne Ross finished the season in 16th place in the downhill standings.

— The Associated Press

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