Lindsey Vonn has confirmed that her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is fully torn, responding to a sports doctor’s earlier skepticism about the severity of her injury. The injury occurred ahead of Sunday’s Olympic downhill event in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. Vonn made the clarification during an exchange on the social media platform X.
Sports medicine doctor Brian Sutterer had questioned whether Vonn’s ACL injury was complete, but Vonn’s statement left no uncertainty about the damage. The confirmation highlights the challenges she faces in recovering from the injury.
**Why this matters**
An ACL tear is a serious injury that can significantly impact an athlete’s career, especially in high-impact sports like alpine skiing. Vonn’s confirmation of a complete tear underscores the physical toll and recovery hurdles she must overcome, affecting her participation in upcoming competitions and her future in the sport.
Source: NewsData