Olympic Winner is a Rattie Lover

Austria's Michaela Dorfmeister celebrated her going-away gold medal in the women's downhill. Dorfmeister was thrilled to have finally captured the one Olympic medal that had eluded her. Throughout her career, she has been a model of consistency, winning in several disciplines and earning the kind of fanfare reserved for movie stars and singers.

She's also known for her pet rodents and rabid fans. For years, Dorfmeister used to travel with pet rats named Cindy and Columbus. She insisted they brought her luck and would watch her race on TV. When the rats died, she bought a pair of guinea pigs. They stay with Dorfmeister's mom when the World Cup season is under way.

...Cindy and Columbus are olympic rats