Downhill Crash Adds to Vonn's Long History of Hurt
Lindsey Vonn crashed in a World Cup downhill race, injuring her left knee; she was airlifted to a hospital and remains hopeful about competing in the 2026 Olympics, U.S. Ski & Snowboard said.
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Skier Lindsey Vonn airlifted after crashing in final downhill before 2026 Olympics
Vonn, 41, was expected to compete at the Winter Games beginning next week in Italy.Lindsey Vonn competes Jan. 30 Michel Cottin/Agence Zoom/GettyOlympic skier Lindsey Vonn had a scary fall Friday in the days leading up to next week's Winter Olympics in Italy.She was landing a jump in a World Cup race, when she lost control and became tangled in the safety nets on the course, according to the Associated Press. The outlet noted that athletes in the…
Downhill crash adds to Vonn's long history of hurt
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Jan 30 : Lindsey Vonn said her Olympic dream was not over despite a downhill crash landing her in hospital on Friday, a week before the start of the Milano Cortina Games, and her painful past lends hope to that assertion.The 41-year-old speed queen and golden great of U.S. Alpine ski
UPDATE 2-Alpine skiing-Crans-Montana downhill cancelled after U.S. great Vonn crashes | Sports-Games
U.S. Alpine ski great Lindsey Vonn crashed out of the last women's World Cup downhill before the Milano Cortina Olympics on Friday, with the gold medal favourite in obvious discomfort as she got back on her skis. Organisers cancelled the race in worsening conditions with snow falling and Vonn, leader of the downhill standings, the sixth and last of those out of the start hut.
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