Sports · 8 February 2026
Lindsey Vonn crashes 13 seconds into Olympic final and airlifted
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Lindsey Vonn, 41, crashed 13.4 seconds into the Olympic downhill final in Cortina, Italy, just nine days after rupturing her ACL. The American star screamed in pain before being airlifted from the 1.6-mile course. Teammate Breezy Johnson, who posted the fastest training time of 1:37.91, entered the event as a favorite after winning the 2025 World Championship gold. Vonn’s bid to become the oldest Alpine medalist ended in a devastating accident.
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