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Lauren Macuga Tears ACL in Training, Will Miss Season and 2026 Olympics

The 23-year-old breakout in the speed events now faces surgery that removes a leading U.S. medal hope from Milano Cortina.

Overview

  • U.S. Ski & Snowboard said Macuga will undergo knee surgery and is out for the entire 2025–26 campaign, which includes February’s Winter Games.
  • She was injured during a training run at the Copper Mountain World Cup and had been slated to race giant slalom the following day.
  • Macuga confirmed the diagnosis on Instagram, writing, “RIP, acl, see you all next year.”
  • Her rise last season included a first World Cup victory in the St. Anton super-G, a world championships bronze in super-G, and top U.S. finishes in downhill and super-G.
  • Teammates, including Mikaela Shiffrin and Keely Cashman, expressed support and confidence in her return after rehabilitation.