Following an early morning press conference where American ski racing legend Lindsey Vonn announced she believes she will be able to compete on Sunday, February 8th, in the Women’s Downhill medal event despite suffering a ruptured ACL and severe bone bruising in a crash in Switzerland, Vonn issued the following written statement to her social media:
Lindsey Vonn Statement:
Well… I completely tore my ACL last Friday. I also sustained a bone bruise (which is a common injury when you tear your ACL), plus meniscal tears but it’s unclear how much of that was there previously and what was new from the crash.
This was obviously incredibly hard news to receive one week before the Olympics. I really appreciate everyone giving me time and space to process what happened and find a way forward.
After extensive consultations with doctors, intense therapy, physical tests as well as skiing today, I have determined I am capable of competing in the Olympic Downhill on Sunday. Of course I will still need to do one training run, as is required to race on Sunday, but… I am confident in my body’s ability to perform. Despite my injuries my knee is stable, I do not have swelling and my muscles are firing and reacting as they should. I will obviously be continuing to evaluate with my medical team on a daily basis to make sure we are making smart decisions but I have every intention of competing on Sunday.
I know what my chances in these Olympics were before this crash, and even though my chances aren’t the same now, there is still a chance. And as long as I have a chance, I will not lose hope. I will not give up! It’s not over yet!
Thank you to everyone who has reached out and supported me. I feel the love and it is giving me strength.
-Lindsey
We are huge fans of Lindsey and wish her all the best as she prepares for her 5th Winter Olympics and first since 2018. If there’s one thing we know, its that Lindsey is as tenacious as they come and she will do everything in her power to bring one home for USA. LETS GO LINDSEY!!!
