Lindsey Vonn crashes in downhill, ending Olympic dream

Lindsey Vonn crashes in downhill, ending Olympic dream

What was one of the most anticipated races of Day 2 at the 2026 Winter Olympics turned into a heartbreaking moment for alpine skiing legend Lindsey Vonn .  The 41-year-old American — making a remarkable comeback after rupturing her ACL just nine days earlier — crashed early in the women’s downhill, bringing her quest for Olympic hardware to an abrupt halt.  ⚡ Live Event — Women’s Downhill 📍 Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre 📅 Day 2 — Sunday, February 8, 2026 Vonn’s Run Ends Early: Vonn — a three-time Olympic medalist and one of the sport’s all-time greats — was only 13 seconds into her run when she clipped a gate, lost control and slammed to the snow, eliciting audible screams in the crowd.  Medical Response: Medical personnel rushed to her side, and she was stabilized on a gurney before being airlifted to hospital by helicopter . Her exact condition remains uncertain at this early stage, though the scene was described as serious.  Event Delay: The race was paused for approximately 30 minutes as off…