Doctors explain how it's possible for U.S. skier Lindsey Vonn to compete for gold at the Milan-Cortina Olympics despite dealing with a ruptured ACL.

Lindsey Vonn announced she tore her ACL but still intends to compete at the Olympics. How can she ski with that injury? Doctors, skiers weigh in.

A perfect recipe of circumstances makes downhill skiing doable — though still quite remarkable — for Vonn, even with a torn ACL.

Legendary American skier Lindsey Vonn underwent surgery to stabilize a leg fracture after she <a href=" early in her first run in the women's downhill final Sunday at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics,

On Sunday, when it was her turn to compete, Vonn made it just 13 seconds into her run before crashing following a jump and screaming in pain. The medical team came running to her as the competition paused and she was eventually airlifted to a hospital. The U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team shared an update on Vonn's health several hours after the crash.

Following her devastating crash at the Winter Olympics, Lindsey Vonn said she doesn't regret competing - despite having torn her ACL recently.

Michael Scotto: JUST IN: Indiana Pacers swingman Johnny Furphy underwent an MRI today, which confirmed he has a torn right ACL, league sources told @hoopshype . Furphy, a key contributor who the organization is high on, has started 21 of 35 games for Indiana this season.