Overview
- Lindsey Vonn finished Friday’s official downhill training in Cortina in 1:40.33, about 1.39 seconds off the fastest time, securing eligibility for Sunday’s Olympic downhill.
- She skied with a rigid left-knee brace one week after doctors confirmed a complete ACL rupture with bone bruising and meniscal damage from her Jan. 30 crash.
- Vonn reiterated her intention to race and posted pre-run gym work, while declining post-run interviews and continuing day-to-day medical and on-snow evaluations.
- Teammates and coaches voiced confidence in her ability to compete, noting her experience in Cortina and emphasizing that she has previously shown the speed to contend.
- Orthopedic specialists cautioned that competing on a fresh ACL tear risks further knee damage, and Vonn publicly responded to skepticism by saying her ACL is “100%” ruptured.