{"id":7973,"date":"2026-02-25T23:56:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T23:56:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flashstorynews.com\/?p=7973"},"modified":"2026-02-25T23:56:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T23:56:32","slug":"lindsey-vonns-family-issue-update-after-devastating-olympic-crash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flashstorynews.com\/?p=7973","title":{"rendered":"Lindsey Vonn\u2019s family issue update after devastating Olympic crash"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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The stage was set for a fairytale ending to Lindsey Vonn\u2019s career, but fate, as is so often the case, had other ideas.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The US Olympic medal hopeful had the courage and determination to hit the slope on Sunday, February 8 despite having suffered a ruptured ACL days earlier. At 41 years old, the legendary skier set out to upset the odds and achieve a swan song in keeping with her outstanding career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tragically \u2013 and much to the horror of viewers \u2013\u00a0Vonn clipped a gate seconds after starting, suffering a \u201ccatastrophic injury\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The two-time world champion could be heard screaming in pain as she slid across the course. She was promptly airlifted by helicopter to a nearby hospital, where she underwent surgery for a broken leg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The crowd in attendance at the Cortina d\u2019Ampezzo could be heard audibly gasping as the crash unfolded. Officials later confirmed that her condition is stable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Olympic Games quickly issued a statement reading: \u201cAn Olympic champion, always. Wishing all the best to Lindsey.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Team USA, meanwhile, posted: \u201cLindsey Vonn\u2019s legacy is forever part of Team USA.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the aftermath of the incident, Vonn\u2019s sister, Karin Kildow, gave a heartbreaking update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI mean that definitely was the last thing we wanted to see and it happened quick and when that happens, you\u2019re just immediately hoping she\u2019s okay,\u201d Karin told NBC after her sister was transported to hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt was scary because when you start to see the stretchers being put out, it\u2019s not a good sign,\u201d she added. \u201cWe just really hope she\u2019s okay.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vonn\u2019s team later confirmed that the 41-year-old is currently \u2018in a stable condition and in good hands with a team of American and Italian physicians.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned above, Vonn, widely regarded as one of the best alpine skiers in US history, was compromised going into Sunday\u2019s race. She formerly retired in 2019 as the most decorated female alpine skier in history, but announced in 2024 that she was planning on making a return with a new replacement knee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking prior to this weekend\u2019s accident, she said: \u201cI will stand in the starting gate tomorrow and know I am strong. Know that I believe in myself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cKnow that the odds are stacked against me with my age, no ACL, and a titanium knee \u2013 but know that I still believe.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She added: \u201cAnd usually, when the odds are stacked against me the most, I pull the best of what\u2019s inside me out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI will race tomorrow in my final Olympic Downhill and while I can\u2019t guarantee a good result, I can guarantee I will give it everything I have\u2026 no matter what happens, I have already won.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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