Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics

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Alpine Ski racer Lindsey Vonn will wear a Cynthia Rowley helmet at the 2014 Winter Olympic games in Sochi, Russia. The helmet, which was exclusively designed for Vonn, is decked with a fierce snow leopard—and was chosen by Vonn's fans. After Rowley submitted three different helmet designs (gold and floral patterns were also in the running), Vonn posted the designs online and her fans selected a winner. [Racked National]