Most athletes know the frustration of being unable to practice or play because of an injury. One of the worst parts about rolling my ankle playing basketball is knowing that I won't be able to get back on the court for a week or so.
But none of us can relate to Lindsey Vonn's current situation. The American skier suffered a badly bruised shin while training last week, and now her status for the Winter Olympics is in jeopardy.
Can you imagine training for your sport's premier event for four years and then getting hurt 10 days before said event? I can't.
Vonn reportedly tested the shin today in Vancouver, and is hopeful she can compete. But in any case, she almost certainly won't be at 100 percent. Her husband said that Vonn might skip some early races (she's scheduled to compete in five downhill events) to give herself more time to heal for the later events.
Hopefully she is able to compete and the level at which she is accustomed. If not, chalk up another casualty to the Sports Illustrated cover jinx.
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