Winter Olympics organisers have cancelled a training event scheduled to feature Lindsey Vonn due to heavy snowfall. The practice run was set to take place at Cortina d’Ampezzo on Thursday, just days before the Games begin.
An official statement from the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) said: “Due to the ongoing snowfalls and the weather forecast, the FIS has to cancel the first official Women’s Downhill training in Cortina on February 5.” The event was due to be held at the Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre.
Lindsey Vonn, 41, suffered a serious knee injury last week during a World Cup race in Crans-Montana. She lost control and crashed into safety nets, rupturing her cruciate ligament and sustaining bone bruising and meniscal tears. Despite the injury, Vonn has confirmed her determination to compete in the Olympics.
Vonn stated: “We have been doing extensive therapy, consulting with doctors, been in the gym, and today I went skiing. Considering how my knee feels, it feels stable, it feels strong. With the help of a knee brace, I’m confident I’ll be competing on Sunday.” She added that her fitness is at 100% but acknowledged the injury has changed her chances.
