Injured Lindsey Vonn takes to the slopes for final training run ahead of Olympic race

February 7, 2026

TL;DR

Lindsey Vonn completed a final training run for Sunday's Olympic downhill race despite a ruptured left ACL.
Vonn confirmed the severity of her injury, stating her ACL is "100% gone."
She participated in training runs on Friday and Saturday, with Saturday's run completed without apparent issues.
Fellow U.S. skiers expressed confidence in Vonn's ability to persevere.
Vonn responded to an opinion piece criticizing athletes who compete past their prime, calling the "ageism stuff is getting old."
She asserted that she has an identity beyond ski racing and is competing in her final Olympics because she loves the sport.

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