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Lindsey Vonn Withdraws From Super-G After Crash, Olympic Status Uncertain

Medical evaluations this weekend will determine whether she can start at Milano Cortina.

Overview

  • Vonn injured her left knee after losing control and tangling in netting during Friday’s World Cup downhill at Crans-Montana and was airlifted for hospital checks.
  • Race officials canceled the downhill due to worsening visibility and multiple crashes, with the Women’s World Cup director citing athlete safety.
  • She announced Saturday she would not start the super-G at the same venue, telling fans she is doing her best to recover.
  • Team statements and coaches said testing is ongoing and the extent of the injury remains unclear, with her staff indicating she is preparing for Cortina pending results.
  • The 41-year-old returned from a 2024 partial right-knee replacement and leads this season’s downhill standings, with her first Olympic target the women’s downhill on February 8.