February 8, 2026
Vonn crashes in Olympic downhill, taken away by helicopter
Lindsey Vonn, racing on a badly injured left knee, crashed early in the Olympic downhill on Sunday and was taken off the course by a helicopter after the 41-year-old American received medical attention on the snow for long, anguished minutes.
TL;DR
- Lindsey Vonn crashed during the Olympic downhill race.
- She was racing on a badly injured left knee.
- Vonn received medical attention on the snow for an extended period.
- She was airlifted off the course by helicopter.
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