Vonn says Winter Olympics comeback dream ‘not over’ despite injury in crash

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete January 30, 2026 at 06:11 PM

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Lindsey Vonn crashed during a World Cup downhill race in Crans-Montana, Switzerland on January 30, 2026, injuring her left knee. The race, the final one before the Winter Olympics, was subsequently cancelled due to difficult conditions and multiple crashes. Vonn, a prominent American skier, was airlifted off the course for medical evaluation. Despite the injury, Vonn expressed her determination to recover and still compete in the Milan Cortina Winter Games, stating that her "Olympic dream is not over." She is undergoing further medical examinations to determine the extent of the injury.

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International Ski and Snowboard Federation 35% Jacqueline Wiles 40% FIS Alpine Ski World Cup 50% Switzerland ×260% Crans Montana ×260% Milan Cortina Winter Games 60% United States 70% Winter Olympics ×280% Lindsey Vonn ×895%

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