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Lindsey Vonn Confirms Torn ACL, Says She Will Try to Race at Milan-Cortina

Her bid comes days after a crash in Crans-Montana left her with a severe left‑knee injury.

Overview

  • At a team media session Tuesday, Vonn said MRI scans show a complete ACL tear with bone edema and meniscal damage in her left knee.
  • The 41-year-old stated she intends to attempt the Olympic downhill on Sunday and the super-G on Thursday, with daily assessments guiding the final call.
  • She reported extensive therapy, consultations with doctors, work in the gym, and a return to skiing Tuesday, and she plans to compete with a knee brace.
  • Vonn crashed in the final World Cup downhill at Crans-Montana on Friday, was treated on course, then evacuated by helicopter for medical checks.
  • Early mentions of a bone contusion were superseded by the confirmed diagnosis, underscoring the tight timeline for any start in Cortina.