Lindsey Vonn Takes Historic Step Towards Return Amid ACL Injury Recovery
In a significant development for the skiing star, Lindsey Vonn successfully navigated her first training run on Friday since rupturing her left ACL just over a week ago in Switzerland. The 41-year-old American sensation flashed a smile at the finish line after completing her 100-second run without any issues.
Vonn's return to the track comes after she lost control while bracing for a right-hand turn during a World Cup race in Crans-Montana, where she required major surgery on the same knee that was injured. This marks a crucial step in her attempt to medal at the upcoming competition, and it checks off another important box.
Vonn's coach, Aksel Lund Svindal, expressed confidence in his athlete's abilities, stating, "She's unbelievable... So I really think that she can do this." Svindal noted that while Vonn excelled on turns, her performance on the latter part of the course was less convincing. However, he emphasized that such mistakes are easily fixable and that with her knee feeling stable and strong, there is reason to be optimistic about her chances.
Vonn herself echoed similar sentiments, claiming she has undergone extensive therapy since the injury and now feels confident in competing on Sunday. When asked about her recovery progress, Vonn reassured reporters, "Considering how my knee feels, I feel stable, I feel strong... My knee is not swollen, and with the help of a knee brace, I am confident that I can compete on Sunday."
This latest development marks an encouraging sign for Vonn's comeback trail, particularly given her remarkable consistency in health compared to past injuries. Her recent victories on the World Cup circuit had solidified her position as a serious medal contender at Cortina – her favorite course to compete.
In a significant development for the skiing star, Lindsey Vonn successfully navigated her first training run on Friday since rupturing her left ACL just over a week ago in Switzerland. The 41-year-old American sensation flashed a smile at the finish line after completing her 100-second run without any issues.
Vonn's return to the track comes after she lost control while bracing for a right-hand turn during a World Cup race in Crans-Montana, where she required major surgery on the same knee that was injured. This marks a crucial step in her attempt to medal at the upcoming competition, and it checks off another important box.
Vonn's coach, Aksel Lund Svindal, expressed confidence in his athlete's abilities, stating, "She's unbelievable... So I really think that she can do this." Svindal noted that while Vonn excelled on turns, her performance on the latter part of the course was less convincing. However, he emphasized that such mistakes are easily fixable and that with her knee feeling stable and strong, there is reason to be optimistic about her chances.
Vonn herself echoed similar sentiments, claiming she has undergone extensive therapy since the injury and now feels confident in competing on Sunday. When asked about her recovery progress, Vonn reassured reporters, "Considering how my knee feels, I feel stable, I feel strong... My knee is not swollen, and with the help of a knee brace, I am confident that I can compete on Sunday."
This latest development marks an encouraging sign for Vonn's comeback trail, particularly given her remarkable consistency in health compared to past injuries. Her recent victories on the World Cup circuit had solidified her position as a serious medal contender at Cortina – her favorite course to compete.
... she's only doing this because she wants to keep her name in the spotlight and doesn't want to admit defeat yet 
... I mean, what are the chances that everything just magically falls into place for her? 
... ACL injuries take time to heal, and just because she got through a training run doesn't mean she's ready for competition 
... her coach is just saying what he's supposed to say to boost her morale 
... I'll believe it when I see the actual results on Sunday 
! I mean, 41 and still crushing it on the slopes? That's what I call inspiration 
. It's great to see her working hard in recovery and looking super confident about her comeback. Her coach is right, she's a total rockstar 
. The fact that she's only had one major surgery and she's already back training without any issues? That's just impressive 
. Bring on Sunday and let's get this medal party started! 
41 and still going strong (and stable) enough to tackle another training run without any issues! Impressive 
. Can't wait to see how it all plays out on Sunday 
. Maybe this is the start of something special 
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Can't wait to see her crush it at Cortina on Sunday 
her coach says she's unbelievable, but i'm like yeah sure, she's been hurt before, let's see how she holds up under pressure 
. I think she's got this, too - all that therapy and stability with the knee brace is gonna pay off big time 
. Bring on that medal chance! 
. Her coach Aksel Lund Svindal saying she's "unbelievable" is pretty true, but we should also remember she had some issues with her performance on the latter part of the course 
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. She's already had some great results on the World Cup circuit, so it's not like she's coming from nowhere either 
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. And honestly, who wouldn't want to see Lindsey Vonn competing again? She's an inspiration to skiers everywhere and I'm sure she'll give it her all on Sunday 
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Lindsey Vonn is a total legend! I've been following her skiing career for years and she's always been so inspiring. It's amazing that she's making such great progress in her recovery, especially considering the severity of the injury. She's not getting any younger, but she's still got that fire in her belly 
. Now all we can do is wait and see how it translates to the competition on Sunday! Can't help but feel a little nostalgic for the golden days of Olympic skiing, though... those were some epic times 
... it'll be interesting to see how she performs on sunday, but i think she's got this 
. My niece who's into skiing says Vonn's comeback story is super inspiring and reminds us that age is just a number. The fact that she's been through so much and still wants to give it her all is truly admirable. I'm rooting for her, even if I'm not exactly a skiing expert 
) after that crazy ACL injury 
... 41 and still crushing it 
... gotta say, it's a big step forward in her recovery 
. Coach Svindal's words are so true - she just needs to fine-tune some stuff 
she's really gonna make it back on that track 
!! The fact that she's been training already is insane, and now this first run without any issues? 
totally inspiring 
. Bring on Sunday, let's see what she's made of 
I mean, 41 and still hitting those training runs like a pro? That's the spirit!