Vlhova's return to skiing delayed by cartilage problem

The 29-year-old tore her knee ligament as she fell during a World Cup giant slalom at Jasna in her native Slovakia in January. The injury sidelined the Beijing 2022 Olympic champion for the rest of the season and the beginning of the current one. "Petra is still experiencing discomfort in her knee, which is incompatible with full skiing load," her Nike Ski Team said in a statement. "Comprehensive examinations revealed cartilage damage, which requires further specialised care." Vlhova, who is undergoing an intensive five-week treatment...