Vonn Pulls Out of Olympics
Vonn Pulls Out of Olympics
Published : 07-Jan-2014 08:06
Lindsey Vonn has announced she will not be competing at the Sochi Olympics, due to commence in a month's time today, due to injury.
29-year old Vonn, arguably the biggest name in Alpine skiing for the past five years, has had repeated problems with her right knee and is to undergo more surgery.
The American skiing superstar said she was, "devastated" at being forced to make the decision to pull out of the Games by her injury.
Vonn became the first American woman to win gold in the Olympic Downhill at Whistler four years ago and prior to recent injuries, has dominated her sport, even asking at one point to be allowed to compete with the men.
"On a positive note, this means there will be an additional spot so that one of my teammates can go for gold. I will be cheering for all of the Olympians and especially team USA!" said Vonn.
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