Vonn’s Cheese Cure

Friday, 19 February 2010 | by Pat's Picks

Who needs ice when you have Austrian cheese curd? The New York Daily News looks at whether Lindsey Vonn’s unorthodox cheese cast was responsible for the skier overcoming her bruised shin and racing to gold on Wednesday. Ahead of the race, Vonn reportedly wrapped her leg in topfen cheese curd, a cream cheese-like product that is a well-known home remedy for swelling in Austria.

The AP confirmed with a Viennese cheese shop that the home remedy is a real one.