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Just over a week after tearing her left ACL in a dramatic crash, 41-year-old skiing legend Lindsey Vonn powered through her second consecutive successful downhill training run on Saturday, clocking the third-fastest time and signaling she’s ready to chase Olympic glory in Sunday’s women’s downhill race. Vonn, competing in her first Olympics since 2018 after an inspiring comeback from retirement, finished just 0.37 seconds behind teammate Breezy Johnson, who topped the session with a blistering 1:37.91. Vonn’s time of 1:38.28 marked a sharp improvement of more than two seconds from her Friday run, where she placed 11th while testing the…

In a raw and revealing interview with WSJ. Style published February 7, 2026, alpine skiing legend Mikaela Shiffrin opens up about the hidden horrors following her devastating November 2024 crash at the Killington World Cup—revealing how the deep abdominal puncture wound left her feeling isolated, voiceless, and misunderstood. The 30-year-old superstar, chasing her milestone 100th World Cup victory in a giant slalom race on home snow in Vermont, caught an edge in the second run, tumbled violently, and slammed into a gate. What followed was no ordinary spill: Shiffrin suffered a mysterious puncture wound to her right oblique muscle—described by…

The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics exploded into life on February 7 with the men’s downhill—the iconic “queen event” of alpine skiing—and the host nation Italy wasted no time claiming glory on home snow. In a thrilling display of speed and heart on the legendary Stelvio course in Bormio, rising star Giovanni Franzoni powered to silver (1:51.81, +0.20) while veteran Dominik Paris roared to bronze (1:52.11, +0.50). The duo secured Italy’s first two medals of the Games, igniting wild celebrations among the flag-waving crowd and marking a dream start for the host nation. The gold went to Switzerland’s unstoppable Franjo…

The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics kicked off with fireworks on the snow as the men’s downhill—the traditional “queen event” of alpine skiing—crowned its first champion on February 7. Franjo von Allmen, the 24-year-old Swiss rising star and reigning 2025 world downhill champion, unleashed a flawless, untouchable run on the iconic Stelvio course in Bormio, Italy. His time of 1:51.61 stood supreme, blending precision, speed (peaking over 140 kph), and nerves of steel to secure Switzerland’s first gold of the Games—and the very first medal overall. Von Allmen called it “like kind of a movie,” and fans agreed: this was…

In a heart-pounding start to alpine action at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, 24-year-old Swiss sensation Franjo von Allmen stormed to victory in the men’s downhill on Saturday, February 7, claiming the very first gold medal of the Games. Von Allmen, the reigning 2025 world downhill champion, delivered a flawless, high-speed masterclass on the legendary Stelvio course in Bormio, Italy, clocking an unbeatable 1:51.61. His razor-sharp line and blistering pace at over 140 kph left no room for challengers, securing Olympic glory in his debut Games and adding to a breakout season. The home crowd erupted as Italy delivered…

In a revealing Vogue interview dropped February 7, 2026, alpine skiing superstar Mikaela Shiffrin delivers a refreshingly humble take on her legendary status ahead of her fourth Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. The 30-year-old Colorado native enters the Games as the undisputed winningest World Cup skier ever—male or female—with 108 career victories (including a dominant slalom win in Špindlerův Mlýn, Czech Republic, just weeks ago that clinched her record ninth slalom Crystal Globe). Her nearest rival? Retired legend Ingemar Stenmark at 86. Yet Shiffrin brushes off the “GOAT” hype with grace. “On paper, yes, most winning World Cup ski racer…

Mikaela Shiffrin’s mother, Eileen Shiffrin, recently opened up about her initial reaction to her daughter’s terrifying crash during a giant slalom race at the Killington World Cup in November 2024. In an emotional segment from a new Adidas documentary titled “Mikaela Shiffrin by her mom Eileen,” she described the moment as so severe that her first instinct was to end her daughter’s racing career. The incident occurred on November 30, 2024, when Shiffrin, then leading after the first run and chasing her milestone 100th World Cup victory on home snow in Vermont, missed a gate in the second run. She…

As the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics unfold, American alpine skiing superstar Mikaela Shiffrin has reclaimed a vital part of her support system: her mother, Eileen Shiffrin, who is now by her side in Italy after a noticeable absence earlier in the season. Eileen Shiffrin isn’t just a parent—she’s been Mikaela’s lifelong coach, advocate, friend, and first mentor on the slopes. From early morning training sessions in Colorado to guiding her daughter through record-breaking World Cup victories (including a historic 100th win in 2025) and devastating setbacks, Eileen has played an irreplaceable role in one of the most dominant careers…

Defying expectations and a severe knee injury, 41-year-old U.S. Alpine skiing icon Lindsey Vonn successfully navigated her first official downhill training run on Friday at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, just one week after tearing her left ACL. The training session on the iconic Olimpia delle Tofane course was briefly delayed by about 30 minutes due to foggy conditions on the upper section, but Vonn remained upbeat throughout. She emerged from the finish area smiling, even joining teammates for a light-hearted mini dance in front of cameras, signaling strong comfort and confidence in her injured knee despite wearing a…

Just one week after suffering a complete tear of her left ACL during a World Cup downhill crash in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, 41-year-old American skiing legend Lindsey Vonn successfully completed a crucial training run on Friday ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. The injury occurred on January 30 when Vonn lost control after landing a jump, leading to her being airlifted for medical evaluation. Scans confirmed a full ACL rupture, along with a bone bruise and meniscal damage. Despite the setback—typically a season- or career-ending injury for most athletes—Vonn committed to pushing forward, undergoing intensive rehabilitation and testing her…