US skier Vonn crashes in downhill run while competing with torn ACL

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US skier Vonn crashes in downhill run while competing with torn ACL

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US skier Lindsey Vonn crashed during a downhill run at Cortina, likely ending her Olympic career. Vonn was competing with a torn ACL sustained before the race, despite previously expressing confidence and showing strong training runs. The crash raises doubts about her future in competitive skiing after returning to the sport in 2024 following a 2019 retirement and knee replacement. Vonn, aiming for another Olympic medal after a successful season, had defied medical advice to compete with the injury. She was airlifted from the course, where she has had much success.

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