Lindsey Vonn damaged troublesome right knee in Tuesday 's crash in training . The news comes as a significant blow to Vonn , who was preparing to return to competitive racing after her serious knee injury earlier this year . The Olympic champion was forced to withdraw from the downhill portion of her World Cup race after she fell on a jump and had to be helped off the course by medical staff. Vonn had been preparing for competitive return after her serious injury earlier this year .
Lindsey Vonn damaged troublesome right knee in Tuesday 's crash in training . The Olympic champion was forced to withdraw from the downhill portion of her World Cup race after she fell on a jump and had to be helped off the course by medical staff. Vonn had been preparing for competitive return after her serious injury earlier this year .