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Lindsey Vonn Crashes Out Of Winter Olympics Downhill Skiing Final

Lindsey Vonn's Olympic hopes were dashed when she crashed during the Women's Downhill final at the 2026 Winter Olympics, just nine days after suffering an ACL rupture. Despite her determination to compete in what she declared would be her final Olympics, the 41-year-old skier misjudged a turn and fell, leading to her being airlifted off the mountain for medical evaluation.

Lindsey Vonn during Women's Downhill training at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics at Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre

Lindsey Vonn during Women's Downhill training at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics at Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre

Credit: Deadline

Key Highlights

  • Lindsey Vonn crashed during the Women's Downhill final at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
  • She had suffered an ACL rupture just nine days prior to the event.
  • Vonn was airlifted off the mountain after receiving medical attention on the slope.
  • Breezy Johnson won the gold medal in the same event.
  • Vonn stated this would be her final Olympic appearance.
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Sources

  1. Vonn crashes in Olympic downhill after ACL injury
  2. Winter Olympics 2026: Breezy Johnson wins gold in downhill marred by Lindsey Vonn's crash
  3. Lindsey Vonn injury update after crash at Olympics: Latest updates
  4. Vonn crashes in Olympic downhill after ACL injury
  5. Lindsey Vonn Crashes Out Of Winter Olympics Downhill Skiing Final

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