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Snowboarder Ledecka wins surprise Olympic Alpine ski title

JEONGSEON, South Korea (AP) — Ester Ledecka stepped out of her snowboard long enough to click into her skis and become an Olympic gold medalist.

Even the 22-year-old from the Czech Republic who dabbles in both realms can't quite believe it.

Ledecka made a stunning run from back in the pack to take the super-G title on Saturday at the Pyeongchang Games, with a mistake costing Lindsey Vonn a spot on the podium.

"'Til today, I thought I am a better snowboarder," Ledecka said.

The 26th racer to take the course, Ledecka shredded her way through it in a time of 1 minute, 21.