After a grueling training run, Lindsey Vonn is set to compete in the downhill at the 2026 Cortina Olympics, despite a recent ACL tear. Vonn, a legend in ski racing, has faced numerous injuries throughout her career. She completed the course, demonstrating her determination and fitness to race. This marks her fifth Olympic appearance and a potential final chapter in her storied career.

Vonn's return to the Olympics is particularly poignant given her history with injuries, including a partial ACL tear in 2014. Despite the challenges, she's determined to end her career on her terms. Her coach noted the symmetry in her skiing, suggesting her knee is holding up. The downhill course in Cortina holds special significance for Vonn.

Vonn has achieved remarkable success with 82 World Cup wins, the most by any woman. She's also the only American woman to win Olympic gold in the downhill. Regardless of the outcome, her presence at the Games is a testament to her resilience. The race is Sunday, and the world will be watching.

Her coach stated she has come into these games in a different position. Vonn's career has been one of success, and injuries. She is racing in Cortina, the venue where she earned her first World Cup podium. It is the perfect place to end her career.