Kalle Palander, a Finnish ski legend, reacted with disbelief and concern upon hearing about Lindsey Vonn's serious crash during a recent downhill race. Before even watching the event, he was informed that Vonn suffered a bad fall, leading to an injury severe enough to warrant a helicopter rescue. He immediately expressed his shock and concern over whether it was the same leg that caused her previous injuries.

Lindsey Vonn, now 41, entered the competitions with her knee's anterior cruciate ligament already compromised. This race marked a comeback for her, following a nearly six-year hiatus from competitive skiing. Despite her intention to compete fiercely and aim for victory, Palander noted that Vonn couldn't fully utilize her abilities in practice sessions, which raises concerns about her readiness for such demanding competitions.

Palander pointed out that even though Vonn was one of the fastest during practice, her performance indicated that she might not have been in top shape. Observing her stance, where she favored her healthy leg, led him to worry that her participation in such high-stakes racing, given her physical condition, was unwise and potentially dangerous.