American Skiing Star Lindsey Vonn Returns to Action One Week After Knee Injury
In a positive turn of events for American skiing star Lindsey Vonn, she successfully completed a 100-second training run in Cortina, Italy, just one week after suffering an ACL tear during a World Cup race. The challenging downhill course posed no issues for the 41-year-old athlete as she demonstrated remarkable resilience and determination.
The grueling injury occurred during a recent competition in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, when Vonn lost control coming off a jump while attempting to navigate a right-hand turn. However, it was not the same knee that required major surgery and led her to retire in 2019 before launching a comeback last year.
Despite the setback, Vonn expressed confidence in her recovery process during a press conference earlier this week. She revealed having undergone extensive therapy since the injury and reported feeling "stable, strong," with minimal swelling in the affected area. Her use of a knee brace has also provided her with an added sense of security, as she prepares to compete on Sunday.
Vonn's impressive comeback has been marked by remarkably consistent health, especially considering her history of dealing with constant injuries throughout her illustrious career. The 41-year-old athlete had previously won two victories last month on the World Cup circuit, positioning herself as a serious medal contender at Cortina, which she describes as her favorite course to compete.
With her successful training run under her belt, Vonn is now poised to face new challenges as she gears up for Sunday's competition. Her determination and resolve have undoubtedly earned her a spot among the top contenders in the skiing world.
In a positive turn of events for American skiing star Lindsey Vonn, she successfully completed a 100-second training run in Cortina, Italy, just one week after suffering an ACL tear during a World Cup race. The challenging downhill course posed no issues for the 41-year-old athlete as she demonstrated remarkable resilience and determination.
The grueling injury occurred during a recent competition in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, when Vonn lost control coming off a jump while attempting to navigate a right-hand turn. However, it was not the same knee that required major surgery and led her to retire in 2019 before launching a comeback last year.
Despite the setback, Vonn expressed confidence in her recovery process during a press conference earlier this week. She revealed having undergone extensive therapy since the injury and reported feeling "stable, strong," with minimal swelling in the affected area. Her use of a knee brace has also provided her with an added sense of security, as she prepares to compete on Sunday.
Vonn's impressive comeback has been marked by remarkably consistent health, especially considering her history of dealing with constant injuries throughout her illustrious career. The 41-year-old athlete had previously won two victories last month on the World Cup circuit, positioning herself as a serious medal contender at Cortina, which she describes as her favorite course to compete.
With her successful training run under her belt, Vonn is now poised to face new challenges as she gears up for Sunday's competition. Her determination and resolve have undoubtedly earned her a spot among the top contenders in the skiing world.
Lindsey Vonn is like, totally a legend! I mean, 41 and still killing it on the slopes? That's what I call inspiration 
! She's got this "stable, strong" vibe going on and I'm sure she'll do just fine in that competition this Sunday. Plus, can you imagine having to retire from something you love so soon after launching a comeback? No way, Lindsey's all about proving everyone wrong - and I am HERE. FOR. IT! 
, and I gotta give her props for pushing through that knee injury 
. The fact that she was able to get back on the track after just one week of rest is a testament to her hard work and perseverance 
. I'm hyped to see how she'll perform at Cortina this weekend, and it's awesome to see her as a role model for younger skiers who might be inspired by her story 
this is amazing news! Lindsey Vonn is such an inspiration to so many people - not just skiers, but to anyone who's ever faced adversity and come out on top 
. And can we talk about how impressive it is for a 41-year-old athlete to be pushing herself like this? It just goes to show that age isn't something to be feared in sports - it's just another number on your calendar 
. I'm so excited to see her compete on Sunday and hopefully bring home some medals! 
she's still got it! Interesting that she was able to bounce back so quickly from the injury, especially considering she had surgery last year 
. Guess you could say she's really determined to make this comeback happen 
. I mean, 41 isn't old, but for a skier who's seen it all, she's like the grandma of downhill racing – still got it going on! 
Just kidding, granny wouldn't be able to fit into that tiny ski suit anymore 
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It's amazing how quickly she bounced back from that tough injury 
. I've been following her career for ages, and it's inspiring to see her determination 
. I'm rooting for her to win on Sunday! 
She's got the conservative approach with her knee brace, which is like the party that wants to play it safe, but she's also showing some liberal flair by pushing through the training run so soon after the injury. I mean, 100 seconds in Cortina doesn't lie - it's a vote of confidence from Lindsey herself that she's got this! 
Only time (and Lindsey's next move) will tell!
she's been preparing 4 this 4eva, doing therapy & rehab since the injury. it's not like she just got back on skis w/o even thinkin bout the consequences 
cortina's def her favorite course, btw 
The fact that she's already won two World Cup victories last month is a testament to her incredible work ethic and dedication to her craft.
Lindsey Vonn is literally the ultimate comeback queen! I mean, who else can say they've had 2 major injuries and still manage to dominate on the slopes? 
The fact that she's feeling stable & strong just one week after surgery is a testament to her mental toughness 
. And let's be real, having 2 wins under her belt last month is no joke 
Lindsey Vonn's comeback story is actually kinda inspiring, considering she's been through so much injury wise 
I'm lovin' how she's not lettin' that knee injury get her down 
She's always been about pushin' limits, and I think it's so admirable she's still gunnin' for those medals 
And yeah, that knee brace is prob just give her an extra layer of security, but it's all about gettin' back out there and crushin' it on the slopes 
Can't wait to see what she brings to Cortina on Sunday! 
