Lindsey Vonn's Olympic Outlook Remains Intact Despite Knee Injury
In a surprising turn of events, Lindsey Vonn is still on track to compete in the Milan Cortina Olympics despite suffering a serious knee injury just days ago. The American skiing sensation crashed and injured her left knee during a downhill race in Switzerland on Friday, but her coach, Chris Knight, assured fans that she is not giving up on her Olympic dreams.
Despite being ruled out of Saturday's super-G event, Vonn was spotted preparing for the games as usual, indicating that her focus remains firmly on the Winter Olympics. The 41-year-old skier took to Instagram to express her gratitude for the support she received after the crash, stating "Thank you for all of the love and support I have received. Means the world to me." A photo of Vonn praying with crossed fingers accompanied her post, further emphasizing her determination to participate in the games.
Vonn's injury has yet to be officially diagnosed, but it appears that she is committed to pushing through the pain and ensuring that she can represent the United States on the world stage. As one of the most prominent American skiers heading into the Winter Games, Vonn's participation will undoubtedly be highly anticipated by fans and fellow competitors alike.
The Olympics are just days away, with Vonn set to compete in her first event two days after the opening ceremony. With her Olympic aspirations still intact despite the setback, it remains to be seen how Vonn's knee injury will impact her performance at the games.
In a surprising turn of events, Lindsey Vonn is still on track to compete in the Milan Cortina Olympics despite suffering a serious knee injury just days ago. The American skiing sensation crashed and injured her left knee during a downhill race in Switzerland on Friday, but her coach, Chris Knight, assured fans that she is not giving up on her Olympic dreams.
Despite being ruled out of Saturday's super-G event, Vonn was spotted preparing for the games as usual, indicating that her focus remains firmly on the Winter Olympics. The 41-year-old skier took to Instagram to express her gratitude for the support she received after the crash, stating "Thank you for all of the love and support I have received. Means the world to me." A photo of Vonn praying with crossed fingers accompanied her post, further emphasizing her determination to participate in the games.
Vonn's injury has yet to be officially diagnosed, but it appears that she is committed to pushing through the pain and ensuring that she can represent the United States on the world stage. As one of the most prominent American skiers heading into the Winter Games, Vonn's participation will undoubtedly be highly anticipated by fans and fellow competitors alike.
The Olympics are just days away, with Vonn set to compete in her first event two days after the opening ceremony. With her Olympic aspirations still intact despite the setback, it remains to be seen how Vonn's knee injury will impact her performance at the games.