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Lindsey Vonn Says She Will Race at Milan-Cortina Despite Complete ACL Rupture

She will rely on daily medical checks to decide if she can start the Cortina downhill.

CRANS MONTANA, SWITZERLAND - JANUARY 30: Lindsey Vonn of Team United States inspects the course during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Women's Downhill on January 30, 2026 in Crans Montana, Switzerland. (Photo by Millo Moravski/Agence Zoom/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • At a Cortina press conference Tuesday, Vonn said she completely ruptured the ACL in her left knee, with bone bruising and meniscal damage.
  • After three days of therapy, she skied with a brace, reported no swelling, and said she is confident she can compete in Sunday's downhill.
  • She will reassess participation in the Super-G on Feb. 12 after the downhill, with readiness gauged in this week's training runs.
  • Vonn crashed in a World Cup downhill at Crans-Montana on Jan. 30, hit the safety nets, was airlifted for evaluation, and the race was cut short due to poor visibility.
  • The 41-year-old returned from a 2019 retirement with a partial right-knee implant and has led the downhill this season, with Cortina a venue where she owns a record 12 World Cup wins.