Summary
Lindsey Vonn suffered a knee injury after crashing during her last downhill race before the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Despite the setback, Vonn hopes to recover and compete in the upcoming Olympics. The race in Crans-Montana was canceled after her crash due to difficult conditions.
Key Facts
- Lindsey Vonn crashed and injured her left knee in a downhill ski race in Crans-Montana.
- The crash happened one week before the opening of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
- Vonn was airlifted off the course for medical checks but remains hopeful of competing in the Olympics.
- The race was canceled after Vonn's crash due to low visibility and dangerous conditions.
- Vonn had shown a strong performance this season, with podium finishes in seven out of eight races.
- She was preparing for multiple events at the Winter Olympics, including the women’s downhill and super-G events.
- Two other skiers also crashed on the same course before Vonn's accident.
