Overview
- Lindsey Vonn clocked 1:38.28 in Saturday’s second official downhill training run after posting 1:40.3 on Friday, confirming she can ski the course at speed.
- The 41-year-old intends to start Sunday’s women’s downhill in Cortina d’Ampezzo, with decisions on the team combined and super-G to follow based on how her knee responds.
- Vonn says her participation hinges on knee stability with a brace, absence of swelling, and proper muscle activation after rupturing her left ACL with bone bruise and meniscal damage on Jan. 30.
- Teammates Isabella Wright and Jacqueline Wiles voiced confidence in her toughness, and coach Aksel Lund Svindal has praised her resolve during the comeback.
- Broadcast officials list the downhill for 5:30 a.m. ET Sunday on USA Network and Peacock, while some sportsbooks still give her an outside shot to contend despite the injury.