Lindsey Vonn’s choice to race Olympic downhill on injured knee questioned after crash

Associated Press (AP)EN 7 min read 100% complete by By ANDREW DAMPF and PAT GRAHAMFebruary 9, 2026 at 04:23 PM

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Lindsey Vonn, a 41-year-old U.S. skier, crashed during the women's downhill race at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Vonn, who was competing with a rebuilt right knee and a badly injured left knee, broke her leg in the accident. She was taken off the course by helicopter for medical attention and transported to a hospital in Treviso. Her attempt to win the Olympic downhill ended with the crash, raising questions about her decision to race with the existing injuries. This was her second rescue by helicopter in nine days.

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