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Lindsey Vonn Visits Late Coach’s Grave as Knee Injury Clouds Olympic Plans

She has not confirmed a start as medical evaluations continue.

Overview

  • On Feb. 2, Vonn shared a photo from Erich Sailer's gravesite, saying she knows what he would tell her.
  • She injured her left knee in a Jan. 30 crash during the Crans-Montana downhill and was airlifted for treatment.
  • She skipped the Jan. 31 super-G and told followers she was doing her best while awaiting further exams.
  • Vonn said her "Olympic dream is not over" as she consults with doctors and her team about next steps.
  • Coach Chris Knight told the Associated Press she is preparing for Cortina, and the downhill where she crashed was later canceled due to low visibility.