Lindsey Vonn stated on Friday that her “Olympic dream is not over” after she crashed in her final downhill race before subsequent week’s Winter Olympics and injured her left knee.
The 41-year-old misplaced management after touchdown a soar and was seen crashing into the protection nets. After being attended to by medics, Vonn was capable of ski slowly right down to the end line however was clearly feeling discomfort. She was ultimately airlifted to a hospital for additional analysis, as is normal apply for rivals injured throughout their runs.
“I crashed today in the Downhill race in Switzerland and injured my left knee. I am discussing the situation with my doctors and team and will continue to undergo further exams,” Vonn stated on Instagram.
“This is a very difficult outcome one week before the Olympics… but if there’s one thing I know how to do, it’s a comeback. My Olympic dream is not over. Thank you for all of the love and support. I will give more information when I have it.”
“Thank you to all the medical staff who helped me today. I am grateful for all the incredible help I received.”
Vonn was racing in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, and was the third skier to crash throughout the morning’s motion. The remainder of the day’s runs have been ultimately canceled attributable to low visibility.
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While it’s not but clear whether or not this damage will influence her participation on the Winter Olympics, Vonn will definitely be concerned.
The ski legend made a outstanding comeback final season after practically six years away from the game, regardless of present process partial knee alternative surgical procedure.
Should she nonetheless be capable to compete, Vonn is set to be one of many greatest stars on the Games in Milan-Cortina and followers might be hoping she’s capable of comeback from yet one more setback.
“I know she hurt her knee, I talked to her,” the International Ski and Snowboard Federation CEO Urs Lehmann instructed reporters Friday. “I don’t know if it’s really heavy and (if) she won’t miss the Olympics. Let’s wait for what the doctors are saying.”
Vonn is scheduled to race in the ladies’s downhill occasion on February 8 at this yr’s Games, before additionally competing in the super-G and mixed crew competitors. Her coaching runs are set to start on February 5, forward of the Games’ opening ceremony.
The Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony is set to get underway precisely per week from at the moment.
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