Lindsey Vonn

Lindsey Vonn is a prominent American alpine ski racer. At 41 years old, she is attempting a comeback to compete in the upcoming 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Vonn is newsworthy due to a recent crash during her final downhill race before the Olympics, held in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. The crash resulted in a left knee injury, leading to her being airlifted to a hospital for medical evaluation. The race was eventually cancelled due to multiple crashes. Despite the injury, Vonn has expressed hope that her Olympic comeback dream is not over, indicating her intention to recover and still compete. Her participation in the Games remains uncertain, making her current condition and potential recovery a significant point of interest.