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Lindsey Vonn Skips Super-G After Crash as Team Keeps Olympic Bid Alive

The 41-year-old injured her left knee in Friday’s Crans-Montana downhill and was airlifted for tests as officials canceled the race in worsening visibility.

Overview

  • Vonn lost control after a jump, hit the safety nets, received on-course care, then skied to the finish favoring her left knee before being airlifted for evaluation.
  • She did not start Saturday’s super-G, with coach Chris Knight saying she is preparing for Cortina as usual while medical checks continue.
  • Vonn posted that she injured her left knee and is undergoing further exams, adding, “My Olympic dream is not over.”
  • FIS leaders said it is too early to determine her Olympic availability, and the downhill was canceled after several early crashes in poor visibility.
  • Olympic downhill training in Cortina is scheduled for Feb. 5–7, and athletes must complete at least one session to race the Feb. 8 event, leaving her participation pending medical clearance.