Alpine skier Lindsey Vonn also experienced a sweet victory when she won the gold medal in the womens downhill ski race.

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The women's downhill skiing event at the Winter Olympics has been postponed because of strong winds in Salt Lake City.

BBC: Downhill delay 'the right decision'

Vonn, who won women's downhill gold and bronze in super-G, competed despite a fractured finger but her Games came to an early end.

BBC: Maria Riesch wins second gold in slalom

Their holiday package included entry into several events - the women's downhill, curling, ice hockey, figure skating, free dance, freestyle aerials and the Nordic combined.

BBC: Supporters on the sidelines