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Macuga Sisters' Olympic Dreams Clouded by Injury Setback

2/7/2026

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Sam Macuga, Lauren Macuga, and Alli Macuga are competitive skiers hoping to represent Team USA at the Milano Cortina Games.
Lauren Macuga, a leading alpine contender, suffered an ACL injury in November, ending her season.
Despite this setback, she remains optimistic about the Macuga sisters' future in skiing.
The injury makes their Olympic hopes uncertain.

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Story summary

Sam Macuga, Lauren Macuga, and Alli Macuga are competitive skiers hoping to represent Team USA at the Milano Cortina Games.
Lauren Macuga, a leading alpine contender, suffered an ACL injury in November, ending her season.
Despite this setback, she remains optimistic about the Macuga sisters' future in skiing.
The injury makes their Olympic hopes uncertain.