Kavya Shivashankar of Olathe , Kansas , wins in fourth trip to national finals . - The United States women's hockey team defeats Canada 2-1 at Lake Placid for its first gold medal since 1980. Focus on task keeps cameras and media from distracting her , Kavya says . `` I was just really excited when I was able to go up and spell the last word . '' Girl may return to scene if younger sister does well in future competitions .
Kavya Shivashankar of Olathe , Kansas , wins in fourth trip to national finals . - The United States women's hockey team defeats Canada 2-1 at Lake Placid for its first gold medal since 1980. Focus on task keeps cameras and media from distracting her , Kavya says . Girl may return to scene if younger sister does well in future competitions .