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Lindsey Vonn Sends 6-Word Message to Italian Skier After Olympic Gold Win

Lindsey Vonn Sends 6-Word Message to Italian Skier After Olympic Gold Win

Summary

Italian skier Federica Brignone won a gold medal in the super-G event at the Winter Olympics. Lindsey Vonn, a retired skier who recently suffered an injury, congratulated Brignone online for her impressive comeback.

Key Facts

  • Lindsey Vonn, 41, crashed and injured her knee during an Olympic event, ending her participation.
  • Vonn has had three surgeries since her accident.
  • Italian skier Federica Brignone won gold in the super-G event.
  • Brignone’s victory came 10 months after she suffered a torn ACL.
  • Brignone became the oldest woman to win an Alpine skiing medal at age 35.
  • She finished the race in 1 minute, 23.41 seconds, narrowly ahead of her competitors.
  • Foggy and slippery conditions led to 11 out of 25 skiers crashing during the event.
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