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Lindsey Vonn Will Race at Milan–Cortina Despite Ruptured ACL

She will test the knee in downhill training before finalizing any additional starts.

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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Lindsey Vonn of the United States reacts after sustaining an apparent injury in the women’s downhill alpine skiing race during the FIS World Cup.

Overview

  • Vonn confirmed her plan at a Cortina news conference four days after a World Cup crash in low visibility that led to the race being canceled.
  • MRI results showed a complete ACL tear in her left knee with bone bruising and meniscal damage.
  • Following intensive therapy, she skied Tuesday with a brace, reported no swelling, and said the joint feels stable.
  • She is targeting Sunday’s downhill; decisions on super-G and the team combined will follow training runs, with the first downhill training set for Thursday.
  • At 41, Vonn returned after a 2024 partial right-knee replacement and entered the crash leading the World Cup downhill standings.