Skiing icon Lindsey Vonn suffered a dramatic crash during the women’s downhill alpine skiing final at the Winter Olympics on Sunday. The 41-year-old athlete, who recently endured a left ruptured anterior cruciate ligament injury, faced another setback as she crashed early in her run. Medical professionals quickly attended to Vonn as she was visibly distressed and in pain. She was subsequently airlifted to a nearby hospital for further evaluation.
During the event, commentator Graham Bell expressed shock at Vonn’s crash, emphasizing her dedication and the risks she took to compete. The incident also stirred emotions from former British downhill skier Chemmy Alcott, who raced alongside Vonn. Alcott expressed deep sadness over the unexpected turn of events, highlighting the challenges Vonn faced due to her previous injury and the intense competition.
Vonn’s crash resulted in a temporary course hold before the event resumed. Shortly after her accident, another skier, Cande Moreno, also suffered a crash on a challenging section of the course and was evacuated for medical treatment.
Vonn had previously faced a similar injury in January but had made a remarkable recovery to participate in the Olympic competition. However, her final appearance at the Winter Olympics ended in disappointment following her crash. The event saw a brief interruption due to Vonn’s accident, but the competition continued with other participants taking to the course.
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