February 6, 2026
US ski star Lindsey Vonn stuns in Olympic training run one week after ACL tear
Against all expectations, Lindsey Vonn hit the slopes in Cortina for Olympic downhill training after a devastating ACL injury, saying on social media, "Nothing makes me happier."
TL;DR
- Lindsey Vonn completed her first training session in the women's alpine skiing downhill one week after tearing her ACL.
- She participated in the training at the Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, wearing a brace on her left knee.
- Vonn shared her excitement and gratitude on Instagram, stating, "Nothing makes me happier!"
- Her training run time was 1:40.33, placing her ninth among 15 competitors.
- Vonn also mentioned bone bruising and potential meniscal damage from the crash.
- Her head coach, Chris Knight, expressed confidence in her recovery and preparation.
- Vonn is scheduled to compete in the women's downhill on Sunday, as well as the super-G and the team combined event.
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