Shes the reigning world champion, but its uncertain whether the 19-year-old from Park City, Utah, will land a spot on the U.S. team when womens ski jumping makes its Olympic debut in Sochi. After undergoing knee surgery in August, Hendrickson is hoping her reconstructed right knee will be able to withstand the stresses of ski jumping -- something she does better than almost anyone on the planet. Her drive and motivation during an accelerated rehabilitation process have given her a puncher's chance to be named to the U.S. team even if she is unable to compete in the lead-up. Well get the final answer on Jan. 22, when the inaugural U.S. squad is named. (Photo: AP Photo/Ned Alley)
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