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

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by By  ANDREW DAMPFFebruary 6, 2026 at 01:53 PM
Lindsey Vonn tests injured left knee in Olympic downhill training, pumps fist after successful run

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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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