Lindsey Vonn, a renowned figure in skiing, suffered a crash during the women’s downhill alpine skiing final at the Winter Olympics on Sunday. The 41-year-old athlete was back on the slopes just nine days after a left ruptured anterior cruciate ligament injury.
Vonn’s return was marred by a dramatic crash early into her run, leading to immediate medical attention and her being stretchered off. The distressing incident left spectators in shock as she was airlifted to a nearby hospital.
During the BBC commentary, five-time Olympic skier Graham Bell expressed shock at Vonn’s crash, highlighting the risks she took to compete despite her recent injury. The emotional response continued with former British downhill skier Chemmy Alcott, who raced alongside Vonn, lamenting the unfortunate turn of events.
Vonn’s previous injury on January 30 resulted in her being airlifted to a hospital after a World Cup event crash in Switzerland. Despite her remarkable recovery for the Olympics, her hopes were dashed by the recent downhill crash.
Following Vonn’s accident, there was a brief course hold before the competition resumed. Shortly after, another skier, Cande Moreno, also suffered a crash and was airlifted off the course.
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