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Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn in stable condition after breaking leg moments into downhill event

Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn in stable condition after breaking leg moments into downhill event

Summary

Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn crashed during a downhill event, resulting in a broken leg. She was taken to a clinic and underwent surgery to fix her injury. Despite the accident, Vonn is reportedly in stable condition and is being cared for by doctors from the U.S. and Italy.

Key Facts

  • Lindsey Vonn is a well-known Olympic skier.
  • She crashed during a downhill event in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.
  • Vonn was competing at age 41 with injuries to both knees.
  • After the crash, she was taken away by a rescue helicopter.
  • Vonn was treated in a clinic in Cortina and then moved to a hospital in Treviso.
  • She had surgery to stabilize a fracture in her left leg.
  • The U.S. Ski Team stated she is in stable condition.
  • Fellow skier Breezy Johnson won the downhill event Vonn was competing in.
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