Lindsey Vonn crashed during the women's combined event at Milano Cortina 2026 on February 8. The 40-year-old caught an edge at high speed near the finish area at Cortina d'Ampezzo.

Injury Details

Initial reports indicate Vonn suffered a knee injury and potential concussion. Medical personnel stabilized her at the scene before transport to a local hospital. Team USA awaits MRI results to determine the extent of damage.

Career Impact

Vonn is the most successful American female skier with 82 World Cup victories. She won Olympic gold at Vancouver 2010 and bronze at PyeongChang 2018. Her comeback at age 40 made her one of the oldest Olympic alpine skiers ever. Fellow competitor Breezy Johnson and fans worldwide expressed support on social media.