Officials defend conditions at pre-Olympic race after Vonn crash

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete January 31, 2026 at 11:06 AM

Officials defend conditions at pre-Olympic race after Vonn crash

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A World Cup downhill race in Crans-Montana was cancelled on January 31, 2026, after Lindsey Vonn and two other skiers crashed within the first six racers. Despite the crashes, race officials and team coaches deemed the course safe at the location and time of Vonn's accident. The race was called off due to worsening light conditions later in the morning, approximately 25 minutes after Vonn's crash. While some objected to the cancellation, the decision was made for safety reasons, though at least one coach attributed a crash to a poor racing line rather than course conditions. Vonn injured her left knee in the crash, jeopardizing her Olympic downhill hopes.

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United States 30% Austria 30% Spain 30% Marte Monsen 40% Jacqueline Wiles 40% Nina Ortlieb 40% Olympic ×250% Paul Kristofic 50% World Cup ×260% Peter Gerdol ×270% Crans-Montana ×280% Lindsey Vonn ×590%

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ski racing 90% crash 80% safety 70% race conditions 60% world cup 60% olympic medal 50% downhill 50% crans-montana 40%

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Crans-Montana

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