How Lindsey Vonn fared in crucial 2026 Olympics training run after devastating injury

The most-watched knee at the 2026 Olympics survived its first big test Friday.

Lindsey Vonn appeared to get through her first training run without incident after completely rupturing her left ACL during a World Cup race last week in Switzerland.

The Peacock announcer noted a “hard landing” near the finish line but it otherwise looked to be a smooth run.

United States’ Lindsey Vonn speeds down the course during an alpine ski, women’s downhill official training, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Bormio, Italy, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. AP

“That’s a big box ticked for Lindsey Vonn,” the NBC announcer said.

The downhill competition in Italy happens Sunday morning.

“Nothing makes me happier!” a smiling Vonn posted on Instagram before the race atop Cortina d’Ampezzo.

Lindsey Vonn (right) and Breezy Johnson at the finish area during an alpine ski, women’s downhill official training, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. AP

“No one would have believed I would be here… but I made it!! I’m here, I’m smiling and no matter what, I know how lucky I am. I’m not going to waste this chance.”

Vonn had finished near the middle of the pack time-wise with about half of the racers completing the training run that was briefly delayed by fog.