Summary
American skier Lindsey Vonn crashed during the women's downhill competition at the Olympics in Cortina, possibly her final Olympic event. After the crash, she needed surgery for a fracture in her left leg. Vonn had been competing shortly after having a ligament injury in the same knee.
Key Facts
- Lindsey Vonn is an American skier.
- She crashed in the women's downhill event in Cortina.
- The crash happened after her ski pole hit a gate, making her lose balance.
- Vonn had surgery for a left-leg fracture after the crash.
- She was airlifted to a hospital for treatment.
- Vonn was competing nine days after a ligament injury to her left knee.
- The hospital where she was treated is about 130 kilometers from the competition site.
- This event might be her final Olympic appearance.
