Lindsey Vonn, the renowned Team USA skier, has been officially discharged from a hospital in Italy a week after a severe accident during the women's downhill final at the Olympics. Vonn was airlifted to the hospital shortly after suffering her crash just thirteen seconds into her final run on February 8, 2026, in Cortina. Witness accounts describe the alarming scene, with Vonn audible screaming for help as medical personnel rushed to assist her immediately following the incident.

After receiving initial care in Cortina, where the incident occurred, Vonn was transferred to a more comprehensive medical facility in Treviso to undergo further evaluations and treatment. Sources close to the situation have confirmed her discharge from the hospital, indicating that she is now en route to Treviso airport. This incident abruptly cut short her aspirations of becoming the oldest Alpine skiing medallist in Olympic history, a title she was fiercely pursuing at the age of 41.

The implications of her return from the hospital are significant, not just for Vonn personally as she recovers from this traumatic experience, but also for the broader context of Olympic sports and athlete safety. As Vonn has been a prominent figure in skiing and a notable advocate for athlete health, her situation has drawn attention to issues regarding the safety protocols and emergency responses in high-stakes sports events, especially ones as perilous as downhill skiing.