Renowned skier Lindsey Vonn suffered a crash during the women’s downhill alpine skiing final at the Winter Olympics on Sunday. Vonn, aged 41, had returned to action just nine days after sustaining a left ruptured anterior cruciate ligament injury.
Unfortunately, Vonn’s comeback took a devastating turn as she crashed early in her run. Medical professionals quickly attended to her as she was placed on a stretcher. Audible sobbing and visible pain characterized the distressing scene, leading to Vonn being airlifted for likely transportation to a nearby medical facility.
Noted five-time Olympic skier Graham Bell expressed shock while providing commentary on BBC Two, describing the incident as a heartbreaking end to Vonn’s efforts. The crowd watched in stunned silence as the unfortunate turn of events unfolded.
Former British downhill skier Chemmy Alcott, who competed alongside Vonn, emotionally reflected on the situation, expressing surprise and sadness at the unexpected outcome of Vonn’s run. Alcott highlighted the immense challenge Vonn faced due to her previous injury and the high risks associated with the demanding course.
Following her crash on Sunday, Vonn’s participation in the final Olympics of her career seems to have come to a disappointing end. The incident prompted a temporary course hold before the competition resumed. Shortly after Vonn’s crash, another skier, Cande Moreno, also experienced a fall and had to be airlifted off the course.
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