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02/08 05:14 CST Lindsey Vonn crashes early in Olympic downhill as she competes
on torn ACL at age 41
Lindsey Vonn crashes early in Olympic downhill as she competes on torn ACL at
age 41
By ANDREW DAMPF and PAT GRAHAM
AP Sports Writers
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) --- Lindsey Vonn, racing on a badly injured left
knee, crashed early in the Olympic downhill Sunday and stayed down on the
ground as the 41-year-old American received medical attention.
Vonn lost control over the opening traverse after cutting the line too tight
and was spun around. The race was put on hold as she received treatment.
All eyes were on Vonn, the feel-good story heading into the Olympics. She
returned to elite ski racing last season after nearly six years away from the
circuit. On a partial titanium knee replacement in her right knee, too. Her
surgery in April 2024 left her feeling so good that she decided to give it a go
for another Olympics appearance.
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