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Vonn Defies Odds: ACL '100% Gone' After Crash
7 Feb
Summary
- Lindsey Vonn disputes doctor's claim about her ACL injury.
- She skied two training runs one week after rupturing ACL.
- Vonn asserts her ACL is '100% gone', not previously torn.
Veteran skier Lindsey Vonn has publicly challenged a medical professional's assessment regarding her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. The athlete asserted that her ACL is "100% gone," directly contradicting claims that it might have been previously torn before her recent crash.
Despite sustaining the injury just last week, Vonn has already participated in two training runs at Olimpia delle Tofane in Cortina. She achieved the third-fastest time in one session, demonstrating significant recovery and capability even under adverse weather conditions.
This swift return follows a crash during a World Cup race in Switzerland, which necessitated her airlift evacuation. Vonn's determination to compete is evident, though she remains undecided about participating in all scheduled events, including the super-G and team competitions.
