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Lindsey Vonn sets record with 37th World Cup downhill win

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — For all her time basking in the leader's spotlight, Lindsey Vonn also has another, more lonely side these days.

After breaking Annemarie Moser-Proell's record for most World Cup downhill victories with her 37th in skiing's marquee event on Saturday, Vonn revealed that her recent purchase of a little puppy was made to combat depression.

Having split with boyfriend Tiger Woods last year and previously divorced from her husband of four years, Thomas, Vonn has found it challenging to keep her spirits up in between races as she travels across the Alps.

"It's really hard to be on the road.