2026 Winter Olympics: Lindsey Vonn looks to shock the world in the women’s downhill on Day 2
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• Vonn watch: US skiing star Lindsey Vonn looks to shock the world and become the oldest alpine skier to ever medal at the Winter Olympics, all while competing with a “completely ruptured” ACL. The women’s downhill final kicks off at 5:30 a.m. ET. • Golds galore up for grabs: 8 medal events take place on Day 2 of the Games, among them the aforementioned women’s downhill, men’s and women’s snowboard parallel giant slalom and team figure skating. • Outside the Games: A large protest against Olympic organizers in Milan yesterday ended in some clashes with police. Meanwhile, officials are investigating an apparent rail sabotage similar to disruptions at the 2024 Paris Games. • Latest news: CNN Sports has the latest chatter from the Winter Olympics and incredible stories of athletic achievement. Click here to sign up for the “Milano Memo” newsletter. Lindsey Vonn will compete in the women’s downhill alpine skiing finals today at 5:30 a.m. ET. Her coach, Aksel Lund Svindal, said he expects her to go all out. Vonn completed her second training run yesterday with relative ease, turning in a time of 1:38.28, which stood third until training was canceled because of weather. Vonn didn’t speak after the race but her coach said Vonn left in good shape and good spirits.
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It is a uniquely female athlete’s quandary, the presumption that parenthood means the end of competition. This month, six American women will cart their baby gear along with their Team USA kits to Milan Cortina, pulling the double duty as mom and Olympian.
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