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Lindsey Vonn's skis didn't come off during Olympic crash and a different binding system isn't close

February 17, 2026

Lindsey Vonn suffered a serious injury during her crash at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, where her skis remained attached despite the fall. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of current ski binding systems, as Vonn's complex tibia fracture required multiple surgeries, and it remains uncertain if her injuries would have been less severe had her skis released.

Lindsey Vonn's skis didn't come off during Olympic crash and a different binding system isn't close

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Lindsey Vonn crashed during the women's downhill race on February 8, 2026.
Her skis did not come off during the fall, leading to a complex tibia fracture.
Vonn has undergone multiple surgeries due to her injury.
The incident highlights potential safety issues with current ski binding systems.
There is no immediate solution for a different binding system to prevent such injuries.

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Lindsey Vonn's skis didn't come off during Olympic crash and a different binding system isn't close

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