Lindsey Vonn’s fall explained: A reverse banked section, an unfortunate bump and an inflated air bag

Associated Press (AP)EN 4 min read 100% complete by By ANDREW DAMPFFebruary 9, 2026 at 11:23 AM

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Lindsey Vonn, a decorated skier with extensive experience on the Olympia delle Tofane track in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, crashed during the Milan Cortina Winter Games downhill race on Sunday. The accident occurred just 12.5 seconds into her run at a key right turn featuring a reverse bank. Vonn was bumped into the air, clipped a gate, and lost control, leading to a fall where she landed awkwardly. She tumbled down the course, ultimately suffering a broken left leg that required surgery. The challenging section of the course, combined with an unfortunate bump, contributed to the crash, ending her bid for an Olympic downhill win.

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