Lindsey Vonn, the 41-year-old American skier, has sparked shockwaves in the skiing world with her determination to compete at the upcoming Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. The question on everyone's lips is: can she pull off an unthinkable feat and win gold despite having a torn ACL?
Vonn, who ruptured her ACL just one week ago during a World Cup race in Switzerland, has completed two impressive training runs for the downhill event at Olimpia delle Tofane in Cortina. Her coach, Aksel Lund Svindal, described her as "very calm" when she came down the mountain, and praised her mental strength.
The skiing community is abuzz with excitement and skepticism about Vonn's chances of competing. Former Olympic skier Chemmy Alcott described her as an "iconic superhuman athlete" who is "risking everything" for this moment on Sunday. Alcott also pointed out that Vonn's body has time to adapt and retrain muscles to support the knee if the injury is chronic.
Vonn remains uncertain about whether she will compete in the super-G and team events, but her determination is clear. She clocked the third-fastest time of the day in another session disrupted by the weather, prompting speculation about what it would take for someone with a prior tear or surgery to perform at such a high level.
The question on everyone's lips remains: will Lindsey Vonn pull off an unthinkable feat and win gold despite having a torn ACL? Only time will tell.
Vonn, who ruptured her ACL just one week ago during a World Cup race in Switzerland, has completed two impressive training runs for the downhill event at Olimpia delle Tofane in Cortina. Her coach, Aksel Lund Svindal, described her as "very calm" when she came down the mountain, and praised her mental strength.
The skiing community is abuzz with excitement and skepticism about Vonn's chances of competing. Former Olympic skier Chemmy Alcott described her as an "iconic superhuman athlete" who is "risking everything" for this moment on Sunday. Alcott also pointed out that Vonn's body has time to adapt and retrain muscles to support the knee if the injury is chronic.
Vonn remains uncertain about whether she will compete in the super-G and team events, but her determination is clear. She clocked the third-fastest time of the day in another session disrupted by the weather, prompting speculation about what it would take for someone with a prior tear or surgery to perform at such a high level.
The question on everyone's lips remains: will Lindsey Vonn pull off an unthinkable feat and win gold despite having a torn ACL? Only time will tell.
I'm actually kinda stoked that Lindsey Vonn is still pushing hard to compete in the Olympics despite her injury! 
I mean, she's already done 2 training runs for downhill, which is no joke, and her coach says she's super calm about it. That mental strength is key when you're putting everything on the line like this 
. And let's be real, if anyone can do it, it's Lindsey Vonn! She's an icon in the skiing world for a reason 
. Of course, we all want her to win gold, but even if she doesn't, just seeing her out there giving it her all is already a victory in my books 
. Plus, who knows, maybe this will be the push she needs to inspire others and show everyone that with hard work and determination, anything is possible 
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?! the thought of skiing down that mountain with a torn ACL is insane, but at the same time, i gotta respect her mental toughness 
she's always been known for pushing boundaries and proving doubters wrong. it's not just about the physical risk, but also about how her body will hold up under that kind of stress 
. vonn has come so far in her career, from being a goggle-wearing kid to becoming one of the most decorated skiers in history 
. will she do it? idk, but i'm definitely on the edge of my seat watching her try 
. It's def not gonna be easy, but if anyone can do it, she can 
. Her mental strength is what's gonna carry her through this, and if that's anything to look at, I'm rooting for her 
, I mean, 41 and still trying to medal? That's dedication right there 
. The odds are against her, but you know what they say: underdogs can be the most interesting 
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. I mean, it's definitely that, but let's not forget she's still got some major surgery and recovery ahead of her 
. The skiing community can't even... they're all like "oh Lindsey Vonn, how brave!" but also kinda freaking out 
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. Like, Vonn is an iconic superhuman athlete, yeah! And risking everything for this moment on Sunday? Yaaas, please do it, Lindsey! 
That's some next-level thinking right there.
), but she'll definitely give it a shot and show everyone what she's made of. And let's be real, if anyone can adapt and retrain their muscles in just one week, it's Lindsey Vonn 
. I'm rooting for her all the way! 
. Her coach says she's "very calm" down the mountain which is super impressive considering what she's going through 
. And I love that Chemmy Alcott is hyping up Vonn like an "iconic superhuman athlete" 
! I mean, her body might not be fully healed, but she's so focused and determined 
. I guess we'll just have to wait and see what happens on Sunday 
. Either way, this is going to be a wild ride! 
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. The question is, does she really think her body can make it happen? 
. I'm just here for the ride, wondering if she'll be able to overcome this and still take gold 
. We all know how tough it is to bounce back from a major injury like that, but Vonn's got this crazy mental toughness about her 
. The question is, will she take on too much risk or just get it done? Either way, I'm hyped to watch this play out 
. On one hand, it's amazing to see her dedication and mental strength - she's literally pushing her body to limits that most people can't even imagine 
. I just hope Lindsey Vonn knows her limits and is taking care of herself both on and off the mountain