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Vonn undergoes successful knee surgery

Lindsey Vonn, who tore two knee ligaments during a crash at the alpine world championships, underwent successful surgery on her right knee, doctors said.

USA Lindsey Vonn competes during the women's Super-G event of the 2013 Ski World Championships in Schladming, Austria on February 5, 2013. Vonn, who tore two knee ligaments during a crash at the alpine world championships, underwent successful surgery on her right knee, doctors said.

"The overall success rate for ACL/MCL surgery is very good," said Bill Sterett, doctor for the US Women's Alpine Ski Team.

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