Paralyzed Olympic champ: 'I was damn lucky'

BERLIN - "I know I will never walk again," cyclist Kristina Vogel said on Wednesday at her first public appearance since an accident in June that left her paralyzed.

"Maybe I'll win my 12th gold medal elsewhere," added Vogel, who has captured 11 world titles and won two Olympic gold medals.

"What do I have to feel sorry about?" the 27-year-old asked. "The situation is what it is. I will obviously find other goals."