"Vonn said on Tuesday she "completely ruptured" her ACL, has bone bruising "plus meniscal damage." But after three days of physical therapy and consultations with doctors, Vonn went skiing on Tuesday with a brace on her knee. "It feels stable, it feels strong," she said, adding she was "confident" to race. "I will do everything in my power to be in the starting gate.""
"Vonn crashed in a downhill in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on Friday and ended up in the safety nets. After skiing down to the bottom of the course, she was airlifted away for medical attention. Vonn, a 41-year-old American, was expected to be one of the biggest stars of the Winter Games, which start Friday with the opening ceremony. Her first race comes two days later in the women's downhill on Sunday. Then Vonn was also planning on competing in super-G and the new team combined event."
"Vonn made a stunning comeback last season at age 40 after nearly six years away from ski racing. Skiing with a partial titanium implant in her right knee, she has been the circuit's leading downhiller this season with two victories and three other podium finishes in five races. Including super-G, Vonn completed eight World Cup races and finished on the podium in seven of them. Her worst finish was fourth."
Lindsey Vonn ruptured her left ACL and sustained bone bruising plus meniscal damage after a crash in a downhill at Crans-Montana, Switzerland. She was airlifted for medical attention after ending up in the safety nets. After three days of physical therapy and doctor consultations she skied with a brace and said her knee feels stable and strong. She is confident and said she will do everything in her power to be in the starting gate. Vonn is scheduled to race the women's downhill on Sunday and plans to contest super-G and the new team combined event. She made a comeback last season with a titanium implant and has three Olympic medals.
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