Lindsey Vonn said she would make it to the Olympic downhill starting gate despite rupturing the most important ligament in her knee nine days ago, and she did. But Vonn’s dream of reclaiming the downhill gold medal ended as the American Alpine skiing legend crashed on the famed Olympia delle Tofane slope at the Winter Olympics. Starting 13th, Vonn went off a jump and clipped a gate in midair, sending her sideways as she landed and crashed hard to the snow. Within minutes, a helicopter could be heard flying up the mountain as medics tended to Vonn in the middle of the slope. I think she’s being evaluated right now is the only thing we’ve heard.”

Source: International New York Times February 08, 2026 14:54 UTC