Lindsey Vonn to Receive Physical Therapy Following Skiing Crash, Results Will Determine Racing Future by nevel
Olympic gold medalist and four-time Audi FIS Alpine World Cup overall champion Lindsey Vonn sustained a mild strain to her right knee, a partial tear to her right ACL, minor facial abrasions and scapular contusions as a result of a downhill training fall Tuesday on the U.S. Ski Team Speed Center at Copper Mountain in Vail, Colorado. Vonn plans to rest for a few days before pursuing physical therapy. U.S. Ski Team Medical Director Kyle Wilkens reported her response to the therapy would ultimately determine the timetable for her return to active training." Original Article: She may hold the current title for Olympic downhill champion after winning the gold medal at the 2010 games, but it's not clear whether Lindsey Vonn will be able to compete in the next winter games. Tom Kelly, the US Ski Team spokesman confirmed to Us Weekly that Vonn had sustained an injury during practice. "Lindsey did crash in downhill training today at the U.S. Ski Team Speed Center at Copper Moun...