Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Lindsey Vonn Crashes in Final Downhill Race
Lindsey Vonn, a famous ski racer, had a bad crash during a race in Switzerland.
She was trying to land a jump but lost control and fell into the safety nets.
She hurt her left knee and had to limp to the finish area for medical help.
The race was canceled because many skiers, including Vonn, crashed.
Vonn is still planning to compete in the upcoming Winter Olympics, where she will race in three events.
The conditions during the race were tough because of snow and bumpy tracks, making it hard for the skiers to see.
Lindsey Vonn crashed during a World Cup downhill race in Crans-Montana, Switzerland.
She lost control while landing a jump and ended up in the safety nets, injuring her left knee.
Vonn limped to the finish area for medical attention, and the race was later canceled.
Three of the first six racers, including Vonn, crashed due to poor visibility and bumpy conditions.
Vonn is still scheduled to compete in the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics in three events.
- Who
- Lindsey Vonn, a 41-year-old alpine ski racer
- What
- Crashed in a World Cup downhill race
- When
- Friday, exactly a week before the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony
- Where
- Crans-Montana, Switzerland
- Why
- Lost control while landing a jump, leading to a fall into safety nets
- Athlete
- Lindsey Vonn
- Location
- Crans-Montana, Switzerland
- Event
- Women's World Cup Downhill
- Injury
- Left knee concern
- Race Outcome
- Canceled after multiple crashes
- Olympic Plans
- Scheduled for women's downhill, super-G, and team combined event
- Visibility Issues
- Snowfall and bumpy conditions reported