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Vonn's Olympic Dream Ends in Devastating Crash
8 Feb
Summary
- Lindsey Vonn suffered a devastating crash during the Olympic downhill event.
- She was airlifted to the hospital following the frightening incident.
- Her father and siblings witnessed the scary moment, visibly shaken.
Alpine skier Lindsey Vonn experienced a tragic end to her 2026 Olympic campaign. The 41-year-old athlete, who had made a remarkable comeback after a five-year break, suffered a severe crash during the downhill competition.
Despite revealing a torn ACL just a week prior, Vonn had expressed determination to compete, stating her knee was stable and she intended to race. However, disaster struck early in her run when she fell frighteningly after the start gate.
The accident was severe enough to require her to be airlifted to the hospital, a moment witnessed by her distraught father and siblings. Her sister described the incident as "scary" and expressed hope for the best.
Vonn, a 2010 Vancouver Winter Games gold medalist, was participating in her fifth Olympics. This devastating conclusion to her career, which began its comeback in 2024, has left many in the sports world in shock.
