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Source: Fox News
Summary
Lindsey Vonn, 41, has completed her training for the women’s downhill event at the Winter Olympics, despite tearing her ACL just over a week ago. She will compete in the event on Sunday and also participate in the women’s team combined downhill and the women’s super-G. Vonn had initially thought her injury would rule her out of the Olympics, but has fought through and plans to compete.
Our Reading
The game followed a familiar script. The 84-time World Cup winner, Lindsey Vonn, tears her ACL and then fights to make it to the Olympics.
She’s done it before, coming back from a partial titanium replacement in her right knee just last year.
This time, it’s a full ACL tear, but Vonn is no stranger to overcoming adversity.
Will she add to her medal collection in Italy?
This one feels recognizable early, and fans are eagerly waiting to see if Vonn can defy the odds once again.
Original Observation: The sports world is full of athletes who can overcome injuries and setbacks, but few can do it with the same level of drama and flair as Lindsey Vonn.
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Author: Evan Null
