Lindsey Vonn trains on slopes before Olympic race

Lindsey Vonn, the 41-year-old Alpine ski champion, participated in a final training run ahead of the Olympic downhill event despite rupturing her left ACL in a crash last week. Confirming the injury’s severity, Vonn expressed determination to compete, stating her ACL is “100% gone.” After successfully completing a training run on Saturday, fellow U.S. skiers expressed confidence in her ability to persevere, emphasizing her resilience as she approaches her last Olympic Games. The women’s downhill event is scheduled for Sunday.

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