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Winter Olympics live: Skiing legend Lindsey Vonn battles through ACL rupture in women’s downhill
Women’s downhill
It’s a stunning day in Cortina d’Ampezzo, and the conditions look perfect.
A reminder of the Olympia delle Tofane course: it’s 2,572m in length, with a 760m vertical drop, starting altitude of 2,320m and finish altitude of 1,560m. The athletes must go through 36 gates as they rocket down to the bottom.
Flo Clifford8 February 2026 10:28
Not long to go!
We are five minutes out from the women’s downhill getting underway in Cortina!
Stay tuned for all the action, including Lindsey Vonn’s run, right here.
Will Castle8 February 2026 10:25
Who are the top contenders?
Lindsey Vonn may be the big story surrounding this event, but the fact remains that she will have to pull off something of a miracle to get on the podium with a ruptured ACL.
So, we turn our attention to the contenders.
Sofia Gogg joins Vonn as the other former Olympic champions in Cortina, while world champion Breezy Johnson is among the favourites.
Experienced German duo Emma Aicher and Kira Weidle-Winkelmann, second and third in the discipline rankings respectively, are also in with a good shout while Norwegian Kajsa Vickhoff Lie – previously twice on the podium in Cortina -and in-form Austrian Nina Ortlieb lead the outsiders.
Will Castle8 February 2026 10:20
Lindsey Vonn racing at Winter Olympics with torn ACL ‘definitely doable’, claims ex-champion
Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn is set for an extraordinary return to the slopes for the Winter Games, just days after rupturing an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), with fellow American and former teammate Julia Mancuso declaring such a feat “definitely doable”.
“Normally it happens in the beginning of the season and they have a lot of time to strength train and test it out,” Mancuso, who is the same age as Vonn at 41, shared on Instagram.
“This is going to be unique because she’s going to be testing it in the training runs and we’re going to be watching it and experiencing it live with her.”
Racing without an ACL, relying solely on a brace, “can be very difficult, but it’s definitely doable, especially with no swelling,” Mancuso explained, acknowledging Vonn’s own admission that she would not be the same athlete as before the crash.
“She’s still going to try and do her best,” Mancuso affirmed. “I think we’re going to live that experience with her … hoping she can find the strength to finish the downhill course and hopefully get a good result.”
Will Castle8 February 2026 10:16
Lindsey Vonn vows to ‘stand tall’ as Team USA braces for frosty Winter Olympics reception amid ICE protests
“I realise the magnitude of the position that I’m in right now,” Lindsey Vonn said.
“And I think the best thing I can do is to do exactly what I said. Stand tall and have hope. And show the world what America is, who we are as people. Because we are more than what’s happening right now.
“I always do my best to make our country proud. And I hope I can do that in these Games.”
Will Castle8 February 2026 10:09
Today’s schedule
- 10.30am–12.50pm: Women’s downhill 🏅
- 1.05pm–2.40pm: Mixed relay 4x6km 🏅
- 11.30am–1pm: Men’s 10km+10km skiathlon 🏅
- 9.05am–11.05am: Mixed doubles round robin
- 1.35pm-3.35pm: Mixed doubles round robin
- 6.05pm–8.05pm: Mixed doubles round robin
- 6.30pm–10.05pm: Team event (pairs free skating, women’s singles free skating, men’s singles free skating) 🏅
- 3.40pm–6.10pm: Women’s preliminary round
- 8.10pm–10.40pm: Women’s preliminary round
- 4pm–6.40pm: Men’s singles runs 3 and 4 🏅
- 8am–10am: Men’s parallel giant slalom qualification, Women’s parallel giant slalom qualification
- 12pm–1.40pm: Men’s parallel giant slalom final 🏅 Women’s parallel giant slalom final 🏅
- 6.30–8.45pm: Women’s snowboard big air qualification
- 3pm–5.20pm: Men’s 5000m 🏅
Will Castle8 February 2026 10:02
Anti-ICE backlash and Vance’s presence fail to chill enthusiasm as USA get Winter Olympics underway
“We understand politics and we know we don’t operate in a vacuum. But our game is sport. That means keeping sport a neutral ground. A place where every athlete can compete freely, without being held back by the politics or divisions of their governments,” she said.
Of course that statement was in itself political. An emphasis on remaining neutral was the clearest signal yet that Russia could be welcomed back into the Olympic fold, while it was also a non-comment on the continued participation of Israel at the Games, and a conciliatory hand extended to the American organisers of the next Olympics just two years away, despite the US administration’s brutality against its own citizens in Minneapolis.
Protests have broken out in Milan at the role of ICE agents in policing the Games; they are unlikely to have felt calmed by vice president JD Vance’s refusal this week to apologise to the family of Alex Pretti, who was gunned down by federal agents last month. “For what?” was his flippant response.
Flo Clifford8 February 2026 09:55
Lindsey Vonn hits back at doctor who raised doubts over ACL rupture
Lindsey Vonn has forcefully dismissed suggestions from a sports doctor questioning the severity of her recent knee injury, ahead of Sunday’s Olympic downhill race.
“What was the state of her ACL before the crash last week?” sports medicine doctor Brian Sutterer queried. “What she is doing now would not be nearly as surprising in an elite athlete whose knee was already functioning like the ACL was torn at baseline.
“When you hear stories about ‘So and so played for years on a torn ACL’, that’s chronic, meaning the body has time to adapt and retrain muscles to support the knee.”
Vonn, who currently leads the World Cup downhill standings and has secured two victories this season, hit back: “Lol thanks doc. My ACL was fully functioning until last Friday. Just because it seems impossible to you doesn’t mean it’s not possible. And yes, my ACL is 100% ruptured. Not 80% or 50%. It’s 100% gone.”
Will Castle8 February 2026 09:48
Lindsey Vonn’s coach explains why she still has Winter Olympics medal hope despite ACL rupture
Lindsey Vonn’s coach, Aksel Lund Svindal, believes the American’s formidable mental strength will be key to overcoming recent injury woes and securing another Olympic medal in Sunday’s women’s downhill event in Cortina.
“She knows she’ll have to push harder tomorrow, because the rest of the girls will, and it’s the Olympic downhill. You’re not going to get away with a medal here unless you push hard,” he said.
“Good enough to win this race, hopefully. But her mental strength, I think that’s why she has won as much as she has.”
Will Castle8 February 2026 09:41
Lindsey Vonn at the Olympics
Lindsey Vonn was expected to be one of the biggest stars at this year’s events as she has a storied history at the Winter Olympics – dating back to Salt Lake City in 2002, over two decades ago.
She also competed at the Winter Olympics in 2006, 2010 and 2018. In 2010, in Vancouver she took home the gold medal for the women’s Alpine downhill.
Vonn announced her retirement in 2018 and said she would hang up her skis competitively the next year as “Physically, I’ve gotten to the point where it doesn’t make sense…”
Five years later, in 2024, Vonn announced her return to the sport competitively after successful knee replacement surgery.
Will Castle8 February 2026 09:34
Scott McTominay has been sent love from Italian media
Scott McTominay was at the centre of highs and lows for Napoli as the Italian side battled to a 3-2 win at Genoa on Saturday. The former Manchester United star scored a stunning goal for the Serie A champions before being forced off with an injury at half-time.
Napoli went behind to an early penalty but McTominay helped bring his side level, with United loanee Rasmus Hojlund tapping home his rebounded shot. The Scotland international then provided the highlight of the match by firing a long-range effort into the Genoa net just two minutes later.
However, the 29-year-old picked up an injury and was taken off at the interval, much to manager Antonio Conte’s disappointment. The home side equalised before the hour mark after capitalising on a defensive error and the game threatened to slip through Napoli’s fingers when Juan Jesus was sent off with 15 minutes remaining.
In McTominay’s absence, it was Hojlund who stepped up to be his side’s saviour, with his last-minute spot kick squirming under the goalkeeper to secure three points. Post-match, Napoli boss Conte provided an update on McTominay’s condition.
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“Scott has been dealing with this problem since the beginning of the year,” he said. “It’s an inflammation of the tendons in the area between the gluteus maximus and the hamstrings. This discomfort forces him to play at a reduced pace.
“He would have continued, but at the end of the first half I preferred to avoid any stupid risks. We’re talking about a key player for us, I need him to be 100%. We hope to get him back as soon as possible.”
Despite only playing half of the match, McTominay’s contributions were pivotal to a result that moved Napoli to six points behind leaders Inter Milan. Here is how Italian media outlets rated the ex-United midfielder’s performance.
Il Napolista
Earning credit for his role in Napoli’s first goal by “Prince Rasmus”, McTominay was lauded for “a magnificent moral brace”. The player ratings from Il Napolista gave the midfielder an eight.
His determination to carry on playing while injured was likened to Braveheart. Wishing McTominay a speedy recovery, the final line of his player rating read: “God save Scott McTominay.”
Corriere dello Sport
The Italian outlet scored McTominay an eight for his contributions while battling through the pain barrier. It was summed up by a sentence in Corriere dello Sport’s player ratings: “When the going gets tough, he’s always the toughest.”
His goal was described as “beautiful” and his all-round play was also labelled “exceptional”. The manner in which he continued to “shoot, run and fight like hell” saw him dubbed the “Rocky of football”.
Il Messaggero
The Italian publication admitted that McTominay’s injury problems did affect his performance. Il Messaggero described the team’s star midfielder as “not being at his best”, despite his willingness to play on.
Rather than focusing on his long-range effort, it was his part in Hojlund’s equaliser that was described as “a precise right-footed shot”. He was awarded a seven in the outlet’s player ratings.
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Tim Seifert’s fifty drives New Zealand to five-wicket T20 World Cup win over Afghanistan | Cricket News
New Zealand’s Tim Seifert (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar)
Tim Seifert’s trademark aggression lit up New Zealand’s chase as they secured a five-wicket win over Afghanistan in their Group D clash of the T20 World Cup on Sunday. Chasing 183, Seifert lived up to his ‘Bam Bam’ nickname with a commanding 65 off 42 balls, striking seven fours and three sixes to keep the chase firmly under control. His innings ensured New Zealand crossed the line with minimal fuss despite an early stumble.
That stumble came courtesy of a brief spell of brilliance from Mujeeb ur Rahman, who removed Finn Allen and Rachin Ravindra in consecutive deliveries in the second over, leaving New Zealand reeling at 14 for two. However, Seifert found the perfect ally in Glenn Phillips, and the duo rebuilt with intent. Their 74-run stand for the third wicket, scored in just 47 balls, turned the momentum decisively in New Zealand’s favour. Seifert brought up his half-century from 39 balls with a towering six off Mohammad Nabi, and as the innings progressed, the pitch offered less assistance to the spinners. Phillips took the attack to Rashid Khan, dispatching him for a four and a six as New Zealand surged ahead. Afghanistan did manage late strikes, with Nabi dismissing Seifert and Rashid accounting for Phillips. Seifert, though, made full use of a reprieve on 48 when Rashid put down a return catch. By the time both batters departed, the job was nearly done, and Daryl Mitchell and Mitchell Santner calmly polished off the remaining 28 runs. Earlier, Afghanistan posted 182 for six, a total that felt slightly under-par on a surface with some slowness. Veteran Gulbadin Naib top-scored with a fluent 63 off 35 balls, while Sediqullah Atal contributed 29 in a third-wicket stand of 79 from 51 deliveries. Despite the partnership, Afghanistan’s innings lacked explosive acceleration. Their progress was steady rather than spectacular, reaching 44 for two in the Power Play, 77 for two at halfway and 130 for three after 15 overs. The final five overs yielded 52 runs, but they would have hoped for more. Rahmanullah Gurbaz looked in good touch before Lockie Ferguson’s slower ball shattered his stumps in the sixth over. In the same over, Ferguson also removed Ibrahim Zadran, using his leg-cutters effectively. Naib reached his fifty in just 29 balls and injected momentum by taking on Jacob Duffy with two sixes and a four. Atal supported well but was dismissed by Duffy, a moment that allowed Naib to combine with Darwish Rasooli for a brisk 33-run stand as Afghanistan crossed 150. However, Naib’s dismissal to Rachin Ravindra in the 18th over stalled the late charge. Azmatullah Omarzai struck a couple of sixes at the end to push Afghanistan past 180, but it was not quite enough against a composed New Zealand chase.
The Road to WrestleMania 42 is expected to feature some major returns in WWE, and Seth Rollins could be one of them. The Visionary is currently on hiatus from the sports entertainment juggernaut due to a real-life injury.
Meanwhile, reports indicate that Rollins’ WWE return may happen soon, and that he will compete against Bron Breakker at The Showcase of the Immortals.
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However, there are considerable signs indicating Seth Rollins’ incorporation with Grayson Waller and Austin Theory. In this article, we will be looking at three signs that Seth Rollins is secretly re-forming The Shield with Waller and Theory in WWE.
#3. The return of the mystery man in WWE
One of the major signs that Seth Rollins is re-forming The Shield is the return of the mystery man at the Royal Rumble. When the mystery attacker destroyed Bron Breakker before the Rumble match, Paul Heyman shouted Seth Rollins’ name despite his absence from the show.
Latest reports suggest that Grayson Waller could be the person behind that black-hooded figure. Although there is no confirmation, WWE likely wants to link Waller and Rollins through this mystery man angle.
In the upcoming weeks, Grayson could be revealed as the mystery man who attacked the new Big Dog on Seth Rollins’ orders. This could lead to a new faction’s origin on Monday Night RAW, with the group on a mission to end The Vision.
#2. The connection between Grayson Waller & Austin Theory
Austin Theory is currently a member of The Vision. However, his incorporation into the heel group remains a topic of debate, with fans predicting he is a mole planted by The Visionary.
In late 2023, Rollins and Theory were part of an alliance and worked together. It’s crucial to note that before the A-Town Down star returned as a heel, he was paired with Waller on television.
Soon, Theory disappeared from the company, and WWE announced their breakup in a backstage segment. With Waller’s name seemingly part of the mystery man storyline, it will not be a surprise if Theory and Grayson are secretly reunited and now working for Seth Rollins.
#1. Seth Rollins always has a Plan B
The Architect is the one who betrayed Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose to end The Shield. He joined Triple H’s Authority faction and emerged as one of the major heel stars in World Wrestling Entertainment.
The history of Seth proves he always has a Plan B. With Bron Breakker and The Vision betraying the former World Heavyweight Champion, he might have Austin Theory and Grayson Waller as part of Plan B.
If that theory is true, it’s a clear sign that Rollins is secretly re-forming The Shield with these two stars.
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Feb 7, 2026; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils forward Andrija Grbovic (14) tips the ball away from Colorado Buffaloes center Elijah Malone (50) in the first half at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Barrington Hargress scored 23 points and Sebastian Rancik had 17 as Colorado defeated Arizona State 78-70 in a Big 12 game Saturday in Boulder, Col.
The Buffaloes (14-10, 4-7 Big 12) shot 50.8% from the field (31 of 61) as they outscored the Sun Devils (12-12, 3-8) 42-26 in the paint.
Isaiah Johnson also had 16 for Colorado.
Arizona State was led by Maurice Odum with 23 points and Massamba Diop’s 19 and team-high seven rebounds.
After squandering its seven-point halftime lead and battling back and forth, the Buffaloes reclaimed control with a 7-0 run that gave them a 64-56 lead with 8:48 left.
The Sun Devils were able to cut the deficit to two with a 6-0 run over the ensuing two minutes with Diop finishing a pair of dunks.
Bangot Dak, however, hit a short jumper and Rancik nailed a 3-pointer to give Colorado a seven-point lead with 5:28 left which was never cut to less than three the rest of the way.
The Buffaloes built a 12-point first-half lead by shooting 46.9% from the floor (15 of 32), while the Sun Devils struggled from the floor hitting only 32.3% (10 of 31) of their shots in the first 20 minutes. The Buffaloes led by 10 midway through the first half after the Sun Devils went over five minutes with a made basket.
Rancik had five points during the stretch with two free throws and a 3-pointer.
Dak finished the run with a rousing dunk down the lane with 7:27 left in the half to make it 26-16 Colorado.
Colorado took a 32-21 lead on back-to-back layups by Dak and Hargress with 5:23 left in the half. Anthony Johnson scored two of the Sun Devils’ 18 second-chance points on a tip-in with 3:30 left to make it 34-27.
Hargress responded with a jumper and Rancik hit a 3-pointer to give Colorado a 39-27 lead with 1:57 to go.
The Sun Devils were able to get back within single digits in the final two minutes when Odum hit two free throws and Johnson scored on a layup with 33 seconds left to make it 39-31 at the break.
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Liverpool signing Jeremy Jacquet faces a spell on the sidelines after suffering a shoulder injury playing for Rennes.
The 20-year-old French defender, who agreed a £60m move to Anfield last week, is set to join at the end of the season.
He fell awkwardly in the second half of Rennes’ 3-1 Ligue 1 defeat at Lens on Saturday, when defender Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal also suffered a muscular injury.
Rennes manager Habib Beye said: “It’s definitely quite serious for both of them.”
Welcome to I Tried It, a GOLF.com series about golf items — apparel, gear, accessories and more — that we’ve recently taken out for a spin. We’re here to give our honest, no-frills takes on the latest and greatest golf or golf-adjacent items. So, scroll down to read about what we love about golf’s newest (or new to us) products.
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When it comes to golf footwear, there’s one thing I take very seriously and that’s protection from the elements.
Even in the desert sometimes, golf courses can be wet places and the quickest way to ruin a good day on the course is a pair of wet socks, especially on a chilly day.
That’s what intrigued me about True Linkswear’s new Ascent PNWProof golf shoes.
I lived in Bend, Oregon, for two years and while that’s on the dry side of the Cascades, I occasionally got the idea of the elements that can be in play in the Pacific Northwest.
So when I made a trip to Seattle to play Chambers Bay last fall, in November, I knew I needed a pair of shoes that would keep my day from being soggy.
Turns out the new Ascents were really PNW Proof.
Here’s my review of the shoe, looking at five factors: stability, traction, comfort/fit, style and most importantly for these purposes, elements.
Elements
While I was lucky to draw a beautiful fall day with temperatures in the high 50s and mostly sunny skies, the golf course was still pretty wet in spots.
There was no time, however, when I thought I wore the wrong shoes, as my feet stayed completely dry for the whole five-hour round. Impressive, given there were several low areas of the golf course where we had to move golf balls because there was temporary water.
I haven’t worn the shoes while it’s actually raining yet, but with as much water as there was on the course, I’m confident that these shoes are truly PNWProof (and they’re backed by a 1-year waterproof warranty).
Comfort/Fit
The Ascent PNWProofs really have an advantage, being built off a running shoe platform that really looks a lot more like a trail running shoe than a golf shoe. Because of that, these shoes slide on and off with ease and you can keep them on your feet for hours.
Walking Chambers Bay meant putting in over 21,000 steps and going up and down hills. Despite that, it’s not like I was rushing back to the car to change shoes. I felt like I could go for 36 easily.
I wore a size 11, which is the same size I am in most other pairs of shoes.
Stability
As with many golf shoes built on a running shoe base, the Ascents have a good bit of material on the outsole and I could feel my heel moving just slightly vertically as I walked. But that doesn’t really bother me and adds to the comfort. Lateral stability is what I care about the most and I’ve never had a problem.
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Traction
I don’t ever wear spiked shoes anymore, but I’m still amazed at how much traction I can get from lugs that seem so minimal.
The traction pattern on the bottom actually looks more like a hiking shoe, and I bet these would even work well on the trail, too.
Style
The shoes are offered in black, white and yellowish “Rainer” colorways, which won’t necessarily be the centerpiece of your ensemble, but they won’t detract from it either.
I think the style of these shoes really fits the functional vibe of a pair of shoes great for a second 18, a quick 9 or a range session.
TRUE Ascent PNWProof
Designed to handle the elements with a 1-year waterproof guarantee, the Ascent PNWProof is an all-weather shoe that combines ultra-flexible comfort, breathable construction, and trail-inspired traction for versatility on and off the course. Featuring the Wanderlux supercritical midsole foam, and a TRUE comfort collar, it delivers cushioning, support, and durability without compromise—engineered for golfers and adventurers alike.
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Bottom line
Unlike many shoes in this category, the True Ascents prioritize protection from the elements without sacrificing comfort, stability or traction.
If you’re looking for a casual pair of golf shoes that can also serve you in poor conditions, the True Ascent PNWProofs are a great option.
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Swiss skier Franjo Von Allmen was crowned Olympic downhill champion this Saturday in Bormio. He finished ahead of Italians Giovanni Franzoni and Dominik Paris.
The second meeting on the hardwood this season between rivals Michigan and Ohio State will take place Sunday as No. 2 Michigan travels to the Schottenstein Center to take on the beleaguered Buckeyes.
Michigan won the first meeting 74-62 when the two faced off two weeks ago in Ann Arbor and it has not wobbled since. The Wolverines (21-1, 11-1 Big Ten) have won seven-straight since their first and only loss of the season in early January to Wisconsin.
The same can’t be said of Ohio State. It has alternated between losses and wins since that Jan. 23 meeting vs. Michigan, though it is coming off a confidence-boosting victory at Maryland on Thursday that saw it win by 20 points — its largest margin of victory vs. a conference opponent since last February.
Michigan vs. Ohio State: Need to know
Michigan chasing dominance: A perfect season is no longer on the table for Michigan after its 91-88 home loss on Jan. 10 vs. Wisconsin — but a dominant one certainly is. The Wolverines rank No. 1 in college basketball in scoring margin at 22.5. That would be the largest scoring margin for any major-conference team since 1998-99 Duke — a team widely viewed as one of the best to not win a national championship.
Battle on the boards: Michigan out-rebounded Ohio State 36-27 in the first matchup two weeks ago, which included 12 offensive rebounds for the Wolverines. They wound up riding that to a 23-13 advantage in second-chance points, which was nearly the difference in the game. For OSU to have a fighting chance it will have to stave off the relentless tenacity of Michigan on the glass.
Who can swing the game: Ohio State frequently goes as star guard Bruce Thornton goes. And in the first matchup he struggled against Michigan’s length, finishing 3 of 11 from the field and 1-of-5 on 3-pointers to go with two assists and two turnovers. Thornton will need to either find a way to finish with consistency vs. Michigan’s bigs, get to the free throw line, or find ways to set his teammates up for success. A big game for Thornton gives OSU a chance. Another just-OK outing and the Wolverines roll.
Where to watch Michigan vs. Ohio State live
Date: Sunday, February 8 | Time: 1 p.m. ET
Location: Schottenstein Center — Columbus, Ohio
TV: CBS | Live stream: CBSSports.com, CBS Sports App
Streaming on Paramount+ Premium
Michigan at Ohio State prediction, pick
No team has a higher scoring margin this season than Michigan. So laying the points vs. an Ohio State team that has alternated between wins and losses the last couple weeks feels like a no-brainer. The Wolverines have 17 wins by double figures and that trend continues Sunday. Pick: Michigan -9.5 (Boone)
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As Lindsey Vonn was airlifted off the slope at Crans-Montana nine days ago it looked like her hopes of a fourth Olympic medal were over. Those hopes had already looked unlikely a season and a half ago when she made her comeback after six years’ retirement. But she had proved everyone wrong multiple times already; it would be foolish to expect her not to do so again.
The Crans-Montana crash left her with a completely ruptured ACL in her left knee, a bone bruise and meniscus damage. It is only the latest in a litany of broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries which have punctuated her career.
In her final race before retirement, the world championships downhill in 2019, she wore two knee braces to stabilise a torn lateral collateral ligament, three tibia fractures and a bone bruise. All of that couldn’t prevent her from winning bronze. In the 2013 world championships she tore her ACL and MCL in her right knee and fractured her tibia; later in 2013 she partially tore her right ACL again.
That only skims the surface; the thought of what else she could have achieved without those misfortunes probably keeps her rivals up at night.
And now, with one titanium knee – a knee replacement having fixed the pain that drove her to retire – and one completely destabilised one, she is still going.
Exactly a week after tearing the ACL she was on the start line for training at the Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre in Cortina d’Ampezzo. She flew down the slope in one minute 40.33 seconds, 11th of 43 finishers, and visibly had more to give.
It was a restrained performance, assessing how the injury felt. “Let’s put it this way, she’s tough,” her coach, Aksel Lund Svindal, said.
And toughness might be Vonn’s single defining trait. More so than her superb athleticism, or her obvious innate talent, it is sheer grit which has carried her through a career dogged at every turn by injury and misfortune.
Toughness was what brought her back to competitive skiing after a six-year retirement. That, and the desire to see just how far she could still go, to push her body and her mind to the absolute limit. This week, that tired sporting cliche is, for once, literal.
She trained again on Saturday, appearing relaxed as she chatted to teammates beforehand. This time she crossed the line third, 0.37 between teammate and former world champion Breezy Johnson, who set the time to beat.
Lund Svindal said afterwards: “She was very calm when she came down. She didn’t talk about the knee at all. I figured that’s a good sign.”
Asked whether the 41-year-old is in a state to win, he said: “Good enough to win this race, hopefully. But her mental strength, I think that’s why she has won as much as she has.”
Teammate Mikaela Shiffrin, one of only two women more successful at World Cup level than Vonn, concurred: “If anyone can do it, she can do it,” she told the Washington Post this week.
There has been plenty of armchair diagnosis and dissection of Vonn’s injury this week, but it seems fair to give a woman whose body has repeatedly gone through the wars and still come out the other side, the final say.
Even making it to the start line is a huge physical and mental achievement. Of course Vonn won’t see it like that; she said this week that she is simply “a woman who loves to ski”.
She is here to get a medal, to win, to enjoy one more Olympic Games, on a slope where she has won a record 12 World Cups.
That athlete’s mentality won’t have shifted despite having a knee that is essentially held together by sheer willpower. Competing is impressive; a medal would be astounding.
Whatever happens on Sunday, Vonn has simply underlined the strength of character which has got her to the top of the sport, and proven once again how far true grit can get you.
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