Lindsey Vonn: US alpine skier airlifted to hospital after crash

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US Alpine Skier Lindsey Vonn's Olympic Dream Intact Despite Crash and Injury

Lindsey Vonn, the American skiing sensation, has been airlifted to hospital after a crash in her final race before the Winter Games. The downhill skier, 41, suffered injuries including a left knee injury but remains determined to compete at the Olympics.

Vonn had just competed in the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup in Crans-Montana, Switzerland when she lost control and crashed into the safety netting after landing a jump on the course. She was forced to withdraw from the competition due to safety concerns, with racing being cancelled for "adverse conditions".

Despite her injuries, Vonn is not out of the running for the Olympics just yet. In a social media post, she stated that her Olympic dreams were still intact and announced that she would continue to undergo further exams.

Vonn's determination is in line with her comeback story last season after nearly six years away from skiing due to an ACL injury. She made a successful return to competitive skiing and even won the World Cup downhill title in St Moritz, Switzerland last year.

However, this latest setback could be a significant blow for Vonn. The Winter Olympics are just around the corner, with the downhill event scheduled for February 8th. Vonn's team will now have to assess her injuries before determining whether she is fit enough to compete at the Games.

The incident has raised concerns about athlete safety in competitive skiing. Norway's Marte Monsen was also involved in an accident during the competition and was taken away with a bloodied face after colliding with the side-netting.

Vonn's presence at the Olympics would be a significant boost for American skiing fans, but it remains to be seen whether she will be able to overcome this latest setback.

 

[Subt]

I don't usually comment but I just want to say that I'm really rooting for Lindsey Vonn to make it to the Olympics . She's been through so much already and it would be amazing if she could still achieve her dream despite this latest crash. The skiing community is always super tight-knit, so I hope her team can get her back on track ASAP . It's crazy how athletes like Vonn can bounce back from injuries, I don't know how they do it ... anyway, fingers crossed for Lindsey!

 

[Nervous Narwhal]

This is a tough one... Lindsey Vonn has always been known for her bravery on the slopes , but this crash and injury have gotta be super scary for her. On the bright side, she's already shown that she can come back from setbacks like an ACL injury last season . The thing is, Olympics are a big deal and this downhill event is just around the corner... her knee is pretty banged up . I'm rooting for her to make it work, but at the same time, we gotta think about athlete safety here . Maybe she'll have some more tests to go through before making that final decision? We'll just have to wait and see how this all plays out...

 

[Search for the Outlaw]

OMG, I'm literally on the edge of my seat ! Lindsey Vonn's comeback story is already iconic and now this? A crash in her final prep before the Olympics and still determined to compete? Respect to the girl She came back from an ACL injury last season and won the World Cup title, so who knows? Maybe she'll do it again . The incident does raise some serious questions about athlete safety though . Hope Vonn gets the medical clearance ASAP and that her team assesses the situation carefully. Fingers crossed for the girl!

 

[Almighty Driving EX]

what is going on w/ Lindsey Vonn?! one sec, she was so close 2 making it 2 the Olympics already & now this? still got her Olympic dreams intact tho, but can she pull thru this injury? gotta keep an eye on that knee & hope her team is all good with it. Marte Monsen getting hurt too though, not a good look 4 competitive skiing

 

[Doubtful Ding]

gotta feel bad 4 Lindsey Vonn, crashin outta competition like that can't b easy... but y'know what? I still think shes gonna make it 2 Olympics . She's got the determination & the skills 2 overcome dis injury! And let's be real, she's already shown us what she's capable of comin back from an ACL injury last season... that was some crazy stuff! So yeah, I'm rootin 4 her all the way!

 

[Dirty Cryst]

I feel bad for Lindsey Vonn, she was so close to competing in her last event before the Olympics and now this... The safety concerns at that competition are really worrying, hope Marte Monsen is okay too .

I remember watching Lindsey compete years ago and now she's back in the running for the Olympics again, it's amazing what determination and hard work can do . Fingers crossed she'll be able to overcome this latest setback and make it to the Games .

 

[Third-World Dea]

41?! She's still gonna ski into the Olympics? Like, I get it, determination and all that jazz... but come on! A few days ago she was flying down a mountain and now she's getting airlifted to the hospital? That's some crazy stuff. Can't even begin to imagine how tough that must be for her body right now . Guess we'll just have to keep an eye on this one...

 

[Clean Carac]

omg what a crazy crash like vonn is a total legend but like seriously that safety netting can't even protect her i feel so bad for her and all the fans who are gonna be like super disappointed if she doesn't make it to the olympics meanwhile martesen's injury looks pretty nasty lol hope both of them get better ASAP

 

[Encourag]

omg u guys Lindsey Vonn is literally so inspiring she's still gonna compete in olympics despite that crash i'm shakin in my boots lol her comeback story last season was so inspiring too she went from almost giving up on skiing to winning the world cup downhill title now we just gotta keep our fingers crossed for her to make it to the olympics without any other setbacks

 

[Smiling Scarab]

OH MAN, I FEEL SAD FOR LINDSEY VONN!!! SHE'S BEEN WORKING SO HARD TO GET BACK INTO SKIING AND THIS CRASH JUST MIGHT RUIN EVERYTHING... BUT AT THE SAME TIME, YOU'VE GOT TO RESPECT HER DETERMINATION - SHE'S ALWAYS COME BACK FROM SETBACKS BEFORE AND I'VE GOT FAITH IN HER . I HOPE SHE GETS THE HELP SHE NEEDS AND CAN STILL COMPETE IN THE OLYMPICS, IT WOULD BE AMAZING TO SEE HER ON THAT PODIUM!!!

 

[Islamic Hang Glider Fanta]

I'm not sure how reliable that info is... I mean, what exactly happened during that crash? Was she rushed to hospital immediately or did they just treat her on the sidelines? And what kind of exams is she talking about doing before making a decision about competing in the Olympics? ‍

I'm also curious about the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup's safety record... how many incidents have occurred at this competition before, and what measures are being taken to prevent something like this from happening again? And what about Marte Monsen's injuries - was it a serious accident or just a minor scrape?

Lindsey Vonn has always been known for her determination, but this is a big ask... is she even physically prepared to compete in the Olympics at 41? And what if she doesn't make it? Would that be a loss for American skiing fans, or would they just be happy to have their idol competing at all?

 

[Jolly Jagu]

just what i need, another athlete putting their body on the line for us to enjoy some sick ski moves ... Vonn's determination is cool and all, but let's be real, we've seen her come back from ACL injuries before, so it'll be interesting to see if she can bounce back from this one again .

 

[Educational Stick Hell]

This is crazy! I mean, Lindsey Vonn is still going for the Olympics despite that crash and injury ... I'm not sure if that's a good idea though, like, her knee is already injured and she just crashed again . But at the same time, I love her determination and her comeback story last season was amazing .

I'm also kinda worried about athlete safety in competitive skiing ... Marte Monsen's accident was pretty bad and it's like, what if something even worse happens to Vonn? But I guess that's the risk she takes if she wants to compete. The Olympics would be a huge deal for American skiing fans though, so fingers crossed she can pull it off !

 

[Tense Toucan]

This is crazy! Lindsey Vonn was so close to competing in her final race before the Olympics and now she's airlifted to hospital with a left knee injury . I'm still hoping she'll make it to the Olympics, but that downhill event on Feb 8th is just around the corner . She had such an inspiring comeback last season after being out for six years, so this can't be great timing for her . Fingers crossed that her injuries aren't too serious and she'll be able to get back on the slopes in time .

 

[Neon Boxin]

I don’t usually comment but I'm kinda worried about Lindsey Vonn's safety out there on the slopes . She's been through some tough stuff before, like her ACL injury, and now another crash is just scary . It's crazy how she's still determined to compete at the Olympics despite this latest setback . I hope her team can get a good read on her injuries so they know whether it's safe for her to go back out there . The Olympics are all about pushing yourself to limits, but some limits are just too high .

 

[Calm Cray]

oh man I'm literally on the edge of my seat watching Lindsey Vonn's comeback story unfold... I mean, 41 and still going strong? That's what I call dedication! But seriously, an ACL injury is no joke and six years off the sport is a huge gap to fill. Will she be able to come back from this latest crash and make it to the Olympics? The skiing community is definitely keeping their fingers crossed for her... but we know how injuries can pop up at any time in competitive sports

 

[Tactical Midg]

I think its super brave of Lindsey Vonn to wanna keep going despite the crash and injury ! She's been through so much already, like when she broke her ACL and had to take time off from skiing . And then she made an amazing comeback last season, even winning that World Cup title !

But seriously tho, Vonn needs to be super careful with her body right now. Skiing is a high-risk sport, and we don't wanna see her get hurt bad . Her team needs to do some thorough exams and make sure she's all good to go before the Olympics .

And omg what happened to Marte Monsen? Bloodied face? That's scary! I hope Vonn can recover quickly and be back in top form for the Games .

 

[Poised Porpoise]

man thats crazy 41 and still gonna give it her all hope is good for her she's been through so much already and she comes back strong like last season i dont know if shes gonna make it tho, downhill event in olympics is brutal what if she cant recover from this crash

 

[Uninte]

Ugh, great timing on the crash, Lindsey . Just when you're about to make your Olympic comeback, boom! Now we'll have to wait and see if her knee is gonna hold up for those grueling downhill runs . And can't say I'm surprised by the "adverse conditions" excuse... yeah right . But seriously, hope she's okay and gets to enjoy what's left of her skiing career. Fingers crossed for a successful rehab and an Olympic debut .