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Vonn crashes in Olympic downhill after ACL injury

Lindsey Vonn's hopes for a medal at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics were dashed when she crashed just seconds into her downhill run, having decided to compete despite a recently ruptured ACL. The 41-year-old skier lost control after clipping a flag and was airlifted off the course after medical personnel attended to her injuries.

Lindsey Vonn

Lindsey Vonn

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Key Highlights

  • Lindsey Vonn crashed during the women's downhill event at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
  • The crash occurred just 13 seconds into her run on the Cortina d'Ampezzo course.
  • Vonn was competing despite having a ruptured ACL sustained in a prior World Cup event.
  • She was airlifted off the piste after medical personnel treated her on the slope.
  • This was expected to be Vonn's final Olympic appearance.
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Sources

  1. Vonn crashes in Olympic downhill after ACL injury
  2. Lindsey Vonn Crashes At Winter Olympics 2026, Medevac’d By Helicopter - Video
  3. Lindsey Vonn crashes out in women's downhill race at Milano Cortina Games
  4. Vonn crashes out of Winter Olympics, ending medal dream
  5. Lindsey Vonn injury history: Full timeline of USA Olympic skiing legend's surgeries and comebacks

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