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Vonn Crashes Before Olympics, Leg Injured
30 Jan
Summary
- Lindsey Vonn crashed during a World Cup race in Switzerland.
- The skier sustained injuries to her left leg and knee.
- The crash casts doubt on her Olympic downhill participation.

Lindsey Vonn, the current leader of the women's downhill standings, suffered a crash during a recent World Cup race in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. The incident occurred approximately 20 seconds into her run, causing the race to be suspended. Vonn sustained injuries to her left leg and knee.
Her coach, Aksel Lund Svindal, reported that the severity of the injuries is yet to be determined by medical experts. Vonn was able to ski to the finish area under her own power after the crash. This event raises concerns about her ability to compete in the Olympic downhill event scheduled for February 8 in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, as she aims for a second Olympic gold medal.




