Officials defend conditions at pre-Olympic race after Vonn crash
Summary
Lindsey Vonn had a crash during a World Cup downhill race, causing concerns about her Olympic medal hopes. Officials and coaches said the course was safe, but three of the six starters failed to finish, leading to the race being stopped for safety reasons. There was disagreement about the course's design, especially the tight turns at the end.Key Facts
- Lindsey Vonn crashed during a World Cup race and injured her knee.
- The race was judged safe by officials and coaches despite Vonn's crash.
- The race was stopped due to safety concerns after several skiers did not finish.
- Three out of six starters failed to complete the race.
- There was criticism of the course design, particularly the tight turns at the finish.
- Norwegian skier Marte Monsen and Jacqueline Wiles also struggled with the course.
- The course will be reviewed before next year's world championships in Crans-Montana.
- Lindsey Vonn hopes to recover in time for the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympics.
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