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<< Previous   of   Next >> AP  (click to enlarge) U.S. swimmer Dara Torres will undergo radical surgery on her left knee and may need up to 18 months to recover. Still, she’s not giving up on the 2012 Olympic Games.   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Report scores and results to 425-339-3470 or 1-866-6-SCORES (Call after 4:30 p.m.) E-mail information including items for Tuesday's Communities Sports Roundup and Thursday's Outdoor Calendar, to sports@heraldnet.com Kevin Brown, Sports Editor kbrown@heraldnet.com   Published: Thursday, October 8, 2009 Olympic swimmer Torres to miss 12-18 months after radical surgery By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer Dara Torres knew she needed surgery on her ailing left knee. She didn’t expect a radical operation and a recovery of up to 18 months. The 42-year-old, five-time Olympic swimmer told The Associated Press on Thursday she will have the reconstructive procedure Oct. 20 in Boston. Her shinbone will be broken to create more room for cartilage to grow around her kneecap. While admitting she’s a bit “freaked out” about having such a major operation, Torres said it could actually give her more motivation to come back for the 2012 London Olympics. She won three silver medals at the Beijing Games, but failed to make the top three at this year’s world championships in Rome.

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