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She felt honored, she said afterwards, saying, quote, I'm trying to take pride in it because representation matters.
Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio were in attendance.
Becky Sullivan, NPR News, Milan.
Speaking to reporters in Italy, Vaughn revealed she had, quote, completely ruptured her left ACL in the crash last week in Switzerland in the last downhill race of the season before the Olympics.
It was a devastating setback for Vaughn, whose comeback this winter has been incredible.
At 41 years old, six years after retiring, she's atop the leaderboard in the World Cup downhill standings and had a strong chance at a medal in the upcoming Olympic downhill race this coming Sunday.
She'll still compete wearing a knee brace.
as it stands today, but I know there's still a chance.
It's still unclear whether she'll participate in the team combined event or the individual Super G race.
Becky Sullivan, NPR News, Milan.
Speaking to reporters in Italy, Vaughn revealed she had, quote, completely ruptured her left ACL in the crash last week in Switzerland in the last downhill race of the season before the Olympics.
It was a devastating setback for Vaughn, whose comeback this winter has been incredible.
At 41 years old, six years after retiring, she's atop the leaderboard in the World Cup downhill standings and had a strong chance at a medal in the upcoming Olympic downhill race this coming Sunday.
She'll still compete wearing a knee brace.
I know what my chances were before the crash, and I know my chances aren't the same
as it stands today, but I know there's still a chance.
It's still unclear whether she'll participate in the team combined event or the individual Super G race.
Becky Sullivan in PR News, Milan.