By HOWARD FENDRICH
AP Sports Writer
WHISTLER, British Columbia – Each step was noted with enthusiasm, seen as a sign Thursday that, yes, Lindsey Vonn might very well compete in five Olympic races, might be able to think once again about medals, not medicine.
Painkillers and a Novocaine-like numbing cream for the American’s badly bruised right shin? They seemed to dull the aching.
Wearing ski boots, something painful and depressing every time she tried it last week? She yanked them on and did a course inspection.