Lindsey Vonn tests injured left knee in Olympic downhill training, pumps fist after successful run

Associated Press (AP) Human InterestNews ReportEN 5 min read 100% complete by By ANDREW DAMPFFebruary 6, 2026 at 01:53 PM

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Lindsey Vonn, representing the United States, participated in downhill training for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy on Friday, February 6, 2026. Vonn is competing despite having a torn ACL in her left knee. She completed a training run and pumped her fist in apparent satisfaction afterward. Medical experts have commented that her decision to compete with the injury is risky, but not surprising given her history. The training session included other skiers such as Breezy Johnson and Sofia Goggia.

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The event took place at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026.

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Lindsey Vonn pumps fist after successful run.

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Lindsey Vonn tests injured left knee in Olympic downhill training.

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Lindsey Vonn's decision to compete with a torn ACL is risky but not unexpected.

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Breezy Johnson 40% Sofia Goggia 40% United States ×450% Italy ×450% 2026 Winter Olympics ×460% Cortina d'Ampezzo ×460% Milan Cortina Olympics ×270% Lindsey Vonn ×690%

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