sports
February 9, 2026
Lindsey Vonn airlifted to hospital after crashing out of Olympic downhill race
The Olympic career of Lindsey Vonn has ended in a sickening, split-second crash high on the side of the Tofane downhill run in Cortina d’Ampezzo. The American, one of the most successful skiers in history, had come out of a five-year retirement to compete in her fifth Games, and was hoping to become the oldest athlete, male or female, to win a medal in the downhill.
TL;DR
- Lindsey Vonn crashed during the Olympic downhill race, ending her career.
- She suffered a broken left leg and underwent surgery, described as being in stable condition.
- Vonn, one of the most successful skiers, came out of retirement for her fifth Olympic Games.
- Another skier, Cande Moreno, also had a bad accident and required air evacuation.
- Vonn has a long history of significant injuries throughout her career.
- Teammates and officials expressed sympathy, acknowledging the dangerous nature of ski racing.
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