Vonn eyes Olympic return after torn ACL as doctors warn of risk
Lindsey Vonn disclosed a complete ACL tear from a crash and still plans to race in the Olympics with a knee brace, but doctors warned that braces can’t replicate the ACL’s stabilizing role—especially in high-speed, high-precision downhill skiing—and there is a real risk of further knee injury amid additional bone bruising and possible meniscal damage. The decision hinges on shared risk assessment between athlete and medical team, and Vonn says she won’t know her readiness until she skis.
