American ski star Lindsey Vonn suffered a severe fall during the women's downhill event at the Winter Games in Milão-Cortina and had to be airlifted to a hospital.
Lindsey Vonn, the renowned American alpine ski star, faced a significant setback during the women’s downhill event at the Winter Games in Milão-Cortina. Despite participating after a severe knee injury just a week prior, Vonn crashed early in her run while on a course designed for high-speed descents. The incident occurred shortly after she started her descent at number 13, where she lost her balance during a jump and collided with one of the course markers.
In distressing scenes captured on television, Vonn was seen lying in the snow, crying out in pain as medical personnel rushed to her side. The atmosphere among the spectators turned somber as they witnessed the champion athlete in distress. Vonn, who is 41 years old and a two-time Olympic champion, expressed visible emotions, highlighting the intensity of her fall and the struggles she has faced leading up to the event.
After remaining in the snow for more than 10 minutes, she was airlifted to a nearby hospital to receive medical evaluation and care. This incident raises questions regarding her future participation in the games and her overall well-being, as it follows a challenging period marked by a prior injury. The crowd’s reaction demonstrated the deep admiration and concern they hold for Vonn as one of the sport's legendary figures.
