Lindsey Vonn's Olympic Dream Remains Intact After Devastating Crash in Switzerland.
American skiing legend Lindsey Vonn narrowly escaped serious injury during her final downhill race before the upcoming Winter Games, crashing into safety nets while attempting a jump and suffering an injury to her left knee. The 41-year-old skier, who was one of the favorites for gold, will now undergo further examination with her medical team in order to determine whether she can recover in time for the Milan Cortina Olympics.
"I crashed today in the downhill race in Switzerland and injured my left knee," Vonn wrote on Instagram hours after being airlifted off the course. "My Olympic dream is not over."
The World Cup event was marred by poor visibility, low snow conditions, and multiple crashes throughout the field, but Vonn's accident was perhaps the most severe of all. The American skier limped away from the scene, clutching her knee as she attempted to steady herself using her poles.
"It's a very difficult outcome one week before the Olympics," Vonn admitted, displaying typical resilience in the face of adversity. "But if there's one thing I know how to do, it's a comeback."
While the full extent of Vonn's injury remains unclear, her Olympic team expressed concern about her condition, with International Ski and Snowboard Federation CEO Urs Lehmann stating that doctors will ultimately determine whether she is fit to compete.
Vonn had all but assured herself of an Olympic medal last season when she returned from a six-year hiatus at the age of 40. The comeback was marked by several victories and podium finishes, cementing her status as the leading downhill skier on the circuit.
Despite this setback, Vonn remains defiant about her chances in Milan Cortina. "I know how to do a comeback," she declared, choosing her words with characteristic bravado.
For now, fans of the sport will be holding their breaths, hoping that Vonn can put aside her injury and go on to claim another historic victory at the Winter Games.
American skiing legend Lindsey Vonn narrowly escaped serious injury during her final downhill race before the upcoming Winter Games, crashing into safety nets while attempting a jump and suffering an injury to her left knee. The 41-year-old skier, who was one of the favorites for gold, will now undergo further examination with her medical team in order to determine whether she can recover in time for the Milan Cortina Olympics.
"I crashed today in the downhill race in Switzerland and injured my left knee," Vonn wrote on Instagram hours after being airlifted off the course. "My Olympic dream is not over."
The World Cup event was marred by poor visibility, low snow conditions, and multiple crashes throughout the field, but Vonn's accident was perhaps the most severe of all. The American skier limped away from the scene, clutching her knee as she attempted to steady herself using her poles.
"It's a very difficult outcome one week before the Olympics," Vonn admitted, displaying typical resilience in the face of adversity. "But if there's one thing I know how to do, it's a comeback."
While the full extent of Vonn's injury remains unclear, her Olympic team expressed concern about her condition, with International Ski and Snowboard Federation CEO Urs Lehmann stating that doctors will ultimately determine whether she is fit to compete.
Vonn had all but assured herself of an Olympic medal last season when she returned from a six-year hiatus at the age of 40. The comeback was marked by several victories and podium finishes, cementing her status as the leading downhill skier on the circuit.
Despite this setback, Vonn remains defiant about her chances in Milan Cortina. "I know how to do a comeback," she declared, choosing her words with characteristic bravado.
For now, fans of the sport will be holding their breaths, hoping that Vonn can put aside her injury and go on to claim another historic victory at the Winter Games.
and yet she still seems so confident about coming back from this injury 
i mean, 41 years old is not old for skiing, especially when you're as talented as her. but at the same time, her medical team needs to be super careful here because one wrong move could have serious consequences 
anyway, i'm keeping my fingers crossed that she can pull off another comeback and bring home that medal 
! she's been so dominant in the downhill circuit, it's like she's unstoppable 
but seriously, 41 is old for skiing and this could be it 
still gotta have faith in her tho, the comeback kid has done it before after all 
OMG you guys Lindsey Vonn is still going for gold despite that crazy crash in Switzerland 
! I mean like seriously what are the chances she'll come back from this? But I know it's not gonna happen she's too good for that 
. The thought of her coming back even stronger than before is just so inspiring though 
. Can you imagine that knee though?! 
. Fingers crossed she can make it to Milan Cortina in time for the Olympics 
ugh i cant even get into this news... Lindsey Vonn's Olympic dreams are literally being held together by a string... one crash and now her whole year is up in the air? 
i mean im rooting for her and all, but comon lady 41 is not old to be dealing with these kinds of injuries its like she just got back into it after 6 years and now hes getting hurt again? 
i feel bad for her though, shes been through so much in her career already... 
like watching lindsey vonn do a jump and then she just falls and crashes into safety nets 
i'm so worried about her knee tho 
hopefully she can recover in time for olympics, but omg 41 is old for olympic skier lololol maybe she should retire already? 
and i swear the views were like something out of a movie! anyway back to lindsey vonn, i feel so bad for her she's been training for ages and now this 
whatever happens, i'm rooting for her! btw have you guys tried those new avocado toast recipes on instagram? game. changer. 
! I mean, 41 and still going for gold is insane 
, always getting back up after a tough punch. Fingers crossed that she'll be back on the slopes soon and crushing it 
!
What if she can't make it? What's gonna happen to her medal hopes? 
. I mean, 41 years old is nothing when you're still a force to be reckoned with on the slopes! 
. She's always spoken about perseverance and comebacks, and I think that's gonna carry her through this tough time 
. Can only imagine how tough this must be on her team and family, though 
. But, I mean, has she ever been one to back down from a challenge? She's always been this fierce competitor 
That crash was so intense and she's lucky to be alive 
The injury could've derailed her entire Olympic career, but she's not giving up 
the fact that she's already thinking about it and being all brave about it says so much about her mental toughness 
- she says "I know how to do a comeback" so fingers crossed she can pull it off 
her knee is injured tho so we dont no if shes gonna make it 2 the olympics yet 
