Special Edition: Today:s Countdown to Vancouver: :American:s Best Woman Skier Ever:: Lindsay Vonn Di

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Event Date(s): 02/09/2010 | Event Location(s): Vancouver, Canada;British Columbia, Canada;Torino, Italy;Vail, Colorado; | Description: Matt Lauer reports live on-camera in Vancouver, Canada. EJ 07:43:48 (4:06) EXT DAY POV shot of people riding a ski lift. BRIEF CUTS: Shots of people skiing. EXT DAY VAIL, COLORADO MS: In interview, while riding a gondola, US Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn says,"IT'S REALLY COOL TO BE BACK HERE IN VAIL. SEEING ALL THE TRAILS THAT I SKIED ON WHEN I WAS GROWING UP. BRINGS BACK SOME REALLY GOOD MEMORIES." EXT DAY MS: Vonn skis. INT MS: In interview, Lauer asks,"The story goes that your parents got you on skis when you were two, is that right?" MS: Vonn says,"Yeah, yeah." EXT DAY Tracking shot of people skiing. INT MS: In interview, Vonn (partial VO) says,"I was racing, like, my whole family down the mountain. And I was always the one that was competing to beat everyone down the mountain." MS: Lauer says,"No cutting turns. It was straight down." EXT DAY Tracking shot of people skiing. INT MS: Vonn (partial VO) says,"Oh, yeah, just straight, just bombing it. And then, of course, I got the doughnut and the hot chocolate first, so." EXT DAY Tracking shot of a girl skiing. EXT DAY BRIEF CUTS: Shots of Vonn skiing in competition. EXT DAY Tracking shot of a girl skiing. STILLS Photos of Vonn with various skiing trophies. Photo of Vonn and her fmaliy. EXT DAY MS: Vonn skis. INT MS: In interview, Lauer says,"Do you remember when the first time was that someone came to you and said,'Lindsey, this could be more than just a hobby for you. You've got something more than other kids your age have?'" EXT DAY MS: Vonn skis. INT MS: Vonn (partial VO) says,"I think it was when I was about ten or 11. I was constantly skiing with kids a lot older than me. And-- and I was really good. You know, I was always beating the older girls. And-- and there was always parents and coaches saying, you know,'Wow, Lindsey, you're so lucky. You know, things are gonna go well for you.'" EXT DAY Shots of Vonn skiing in competition. EXT DAY MS: Vonn. Shots of Vonn skiing in competition. EXT DAY TORINO, ITALY 2006 MS: Vonn crashes while skiing in a downhill training run. INT MS: In interview, Lauer asks,"We watched in horror as you had a really tough crash." MS: Vonn says,"Yeah." Lauer says,"What do you remember about it?" EXT DAY TORINO 2006 MS: Vonn lies in the snow after the crash. INT MS: In interview, Vonn (partial VO) says,"It was definitely the most painful experience I've ever-- gone through. And-- you know, I thought my career was over bottom line. And it really scared me to death.It was also, I think, a turning point for me personally where, you know, I realized how much I love ski racing-- how lucky I am to be in a sport that I love. I've always been a hard worker but I think it's taken me to a whole new level and-- really made me appreciate every single day that I have." EXT DAY TORINO 2006 MS: Vonn strapped into stretcher. MS: A medivac helicopter flies. EXT DAY MS: Vonn stand in the snow. EXT DAY TORINO 2006 BRIEF CUTS: Shots of Vonn skiing in the downhill. MS: People cheer. MS: Vonn. INT MS: In interview, Vonn says,"I was amazingly really disappointed. I thought I could've done better." EXT DAY WS: Mountains. BRIEF CUTS: Shots of Vonn walking. MS: Vonn skis. INT MS: In interview, Lauer asks,"You-- you can't talk about the Winter Olympics without people saying,'Lindsey Vonn is at the top of the list of the athletes to watch.'" EXT DAY Shots of Vonn adjusting her skiing goggles. MS: Voon takes off. INT MS: Vonn (partial VO) says,"It's a lot of pressure. There's a lot of expectation out there. But for me, I think this a good chance to show, you know, America who I am and show them my sport and show them how great ski racing is." INT BRIEF CUTS: Shots of Vonn posing for photos as a photographer takes pictures. EXT DAY BRIEF CUTS: Shots of Vonn posing for photos as a photographer takes pictures. INT BRIEF CUTS: Shots of Vonn filming a commercial. EXT DAY VAIL BRIEF CUTS: Shots of Vonn walking. MS: Vonn waves to the camera and steps onto a bus. MS: As the tour bus drives, Vonn says,"ONE OF THE NICE THINGS ABOUT VAIL IS THERE'S A FREE BUS THAT TAKES YOU ANYWHERE YOU WANT TO GO." MS: Stepping out from the bus, Vonn says,"HERE WE ARE." BRIEF CUTS: Shots of downtown Vail. MS: Aas she walks down the street, Vonn says,"WE'RE DOWNTOWN. THIS IS BRIDGE STREET KIND OF THE CENTER OF VAIL, GREAT SHOPPING, GREAT FOOD." MS: Vonn stops outside of a store and says,"THIS IS ONE OF THE CUTE STORES IN VAIL. SO LET'S GO CHECK IT OUT." She heads inside. INT VAIL BRIEF CUTS: Shots of Vonn browsing in the store. MS: Wearing a parka, Vonn says,"THIS IS PERFECT FOR VANCOUVER. DEFINITELY GOING TO KEEP ME WARM." BRIEF CUTS: Shots of Vonn modeling a jacket. MS: Vonn picks up cowboy boots in American flag colors. MS: Vonn models the boots. MS: Holding a gold jacket, a salesman asks,"ISN'T GOLD ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE COLORS?" Vonn says,"AS MATTER OF FACT, IT IS." He puts the jacket on her. MS: Vonn poses in the jacket. EXT DAY VAIL BRIEF CUTS: Shots of people preparing a Pep Rally for Vonn and signs advertising the pep rally. BRIEF CUTS: Shots of people greeting Vonn at the pep rally. BRIEF CUTS: Shots of people applauding. MS: Vonn waves on stage. MS: Vonn signs an autograph for a little girl. INT MS: In interview, Lauer says,"You've got a lot of people back in Vail pulling for you." EXT DAY VAIL MS: Vonn walks with others during the rally. MS: Vonn signs an autograph for a little girl. INT MS: Vonn (partial VO) says,"I definitely wanna make them proud. You know, and-- and that's a good image to have in your mind. You know, it's definitely a huge motivating factor. So-- I'm definitely gonna remember those guys when I'm in Vancouver. EXT DAY VAIL MS: Vonn. Shots of Vonn posing with various people. GFX: Super"Go For the Gold Lindsay." EXT DAY VAIL MS: A father and daughter holding Vonn signs, say,"GO LINDSEY!" MS: Four children holding Vonn signs, say,"GO FOR GOLD LINDSEY!" MS: Two girls cheer and say,"GO LINDSEY GO LINDSEY GO LINDSEY. WIN GOLD LINDSEY." MS: A man holding a baby says,"SHE'S CHEERING FOR LINDSEY!" MS: A couple holds up their beer glasses, and says,"CHEERS TO LINDSEY!" EXT NIGHT VAIL MS: Children cheer. Lauer reports live on-camera (not heard due to technical difficulties).