Slowed by hip problems, Mancuso retires after Cortina race

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Four-time Olympic medalist Julia Mancuso retired from skiing after an emotional goodbye run in a World Cup downhill Friday.

The 33-year-old Mancuso came down the Olympia delle Tofane course casually in a Wonder Woman suit with a red cape tied around her neck.

"I felt like the crazier I would dress, the better and easier and less I would be emotional and cry," Mancuso said. "I had to pull out the super powers for today."

Mancuso was greeted in the finish area by Lindsey Vonn and other American teammates who sprayed her with champagne.

"It's an emotional time because it's been such a big part of my life and I'm so grateful for that," Mancuso said.