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February 7, 2026

'My ACL is 100% gone': Lindsey Vonn’s improbable comeback at 41 is just another risk

Time has never seemed to stop the US skiing star. Entering Sunday’s Olympic downhill medal race, injuries haven’t either

'My ACL is 100% gone': Lindsey Vonn’s improbable comeback at 41 is just another risk

TL;DR

  • Lindsey Vonn, 41, is attempting a comeback in the Olympic downhill ski race after a six-year retirement and multiple injuries.
  • She suffered a complete ACL rupture, bone bruise, and meniscal damage in a crash just before the Olympics.
  • Vonn has a history of overcoming injuries and has performed well in training runs leading up to the race.
  • A medal would make her the oldest Olympic alpine skiing medalist, surpassing Johan Clarey.
  • Cortina d’Ampezzo holds significance for Vonn, being the site of a record 12 World Cup victories.
  • Vonn's mindset is characterized by a lack of fear and a willingness to embrace risk and push her physical limits.

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