Sport|Winter OlympicsVonn says Winter Olympics comeback dream ‘not over’ despite injury in crashFinal pre-Winter Olympics race cancelled after Lindsey Vonn’s crash but US star hopes to recover from injury sustained.
## Sports Incident: Lindsey Vonn's Injury Before Milan Cortina Winter Games
Sports Incident: Lindsey Vonn's Injury Before Milan Cortina Winter Games
On Fri, Jan 29, 2026, Lindsey Vonn sustained an injury to her left knee following a crash during her final downhill race before the Milan Cortina Winter Games. Despite the injury, Vonn expressed her intention to recover in time for the Olympics.
Vonn was the third skier to crash during the World Cup race in Crans-Montana. The incident occurred when she lost control after landing a jump, resulting in her becoming entangled in the safety nets.
The race was conducted under challenging conditions with low visibility, leading to its eventual cancellation after Vonn’s crash. Two other skiers, Nina Ortlieb of Austria and Marte Monsen of Norway, also crashed during the event.
Vonn received medical attention on-site before being airlifted to a medical facility for further examination. The race was ultimately cancelled following these incidents.
Despite the injury, Vonn expressed her intention to recover in time for the Olympics.
Vonn's first event at the Milan Cortina Winter Games is the women’s downhill on February 8, 2026. She is also scheduled to compete in the super-G and the new team combined event.
Vonn has made a significant comeback in the current season, achieving two victories and three podium finishes in five races, highlighting her status as a leading downhiller this year.
This is not the first time Vonn has faced such challenges. She has experienced numerous crashes in her career, including a significant injury during the 2013 world championships in Schladming, Austria.
The event in Crans-Montana was marked by a subdued atmosphere due to a recent local tragedy, a devastating fire that resulted in significant loss and injury. A minute of silence was observed before the race commenced.
The race’s finish area was notably somber, adorned with banners in remembrance of the victims, reflecting the local community's sentiments during this difficult time.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
