How and Why Lindsey Vonn Can Race With a Torn ACL—And She’s Not Alone In one of the most talked-about storylines at the 2026 Winter Olympics, American alpine legend Lindsey Vonn is preparing to compete in the women’s downhill despite suffering a completely ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in her left knee just days before the Games. Related: Against the Odds, Lindsey Vonn Intends to Race Olympic Downhill With Torn ACL The 41-year-old skiing […] Olympics Julia Schneemann | February 6, 2026 1 Comment