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Lindsey Vonn 'confident' she can compete in Milan Cortina Olympics despite ruptured ACL

Lindsey Vonn 'confident' she can compete in Milan Cortina Olympics despite ruptured ACL

Summary

Lindsey Vonn, an American skier, plans to compete in the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics despite tearing her ACL four days ago. Vonn believes she can race due to her knee brace and previous experience overcoming injuries.

Key Facts

  • Lindsey Vonn is 41 years old and an American skier.
  • She tore her ACL in a crash during a World Cup downhill race in Switzerland.
  • Vonn has a history of severe injuries but has successfully returned to competition before.
  • She has started physical therapy and is not experiencing knee swelling.
  • Vonn plans to compete in multiple events, including the women's downhill and super-G.
  • Skiers with similar injuries have managed to compete successfully in the past.
  • Vonn's determination and experience with injuries give her confidence to compete.
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