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LINDSEY VONN

Lindsey Vonn of the U.S. celebrates on the podium after winning a downhill event in Zauchensee, Austria, on Jan. 10.
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May 1, 2026
Lindsey Vonn still uncertain about future following crash at Olympics
The ‌injury nearly ‌resulted in her left leg being amputated and came nine days after Vonn tore her ​anterior cruciate ligament in a World Cup crash.
Lindsey Vonn skis during a training run at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Feb. 6.
OLYMPICS
Apr 9, 2026
Lindsey Vonn looks back on Milano Cortina Games with ‘no regrets’
Vonn told ESPN in an interview on Tuesday that despite the catastrophic end to her Olympics and the possible end of her career, she would “do it all again“.
Lindsey Vonn of the United States in action during training during the Milano Cortina Games in Belluno, Italy, on Feb. 7
OLYMPICS
Feb 24, 2026
Vonn says Olympic injury could have led to amputation
“I can’t tell you how painful it’s been,” the skier said.
Lindsey Vonn skis during downhill training at the Milano Cortina Games in Belluno, Italy, on Feb. 7.
OLYMPICS / Alpine skiing
Feb 12, 2026
Lindsey Vonn says third surgery on broken leg was ‘successful’
Vonn wrote on Instagram that the surgery was a success, following two other operations to stabilize what on Monday she called a “complex tibia fracture” in her left leg.
Lindsey Vonn is airlifted after crashing during the women's downhill at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics in Belluno, Italy, on Sunday.
OLYMPICS / Alpine skiing
Feb 10, 2026
What next for Vonn after painful end to Olympic dream?
In her first statement since the crash on Sunday, Vonn said she had suffered a complicated fracture of her tibia.
U.S. skier Lindsey Vonn is transported to a hospital by helicopter after crashing in the women's Olympic downhill competition on Sunday in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.
OLYMPICS / Alpine skiing
Feb 9, 2026
Helicopter crew recounts complex rescue of Lindsey Vonn after crash at Olympics
Despite the pressure of operating during a major Olympic event, the crew said training and teamwork ensured the mission proceeded calmly and efficiently.
Fans react after U.S. star Lindsey Vonn crashed during the women's downhill of the Milano Cortina Olympics on Sunday.
OLYMPICS / Alpine skiing
Feb 8, 2026
Lindsey Vonn breaks leg in brutal end to fairy-tale comeback at Olympics
The American star had been trying to claim the fourth Olympic medal of her career despite suffering a ruptured ACL in her left knee just over a week ago.
Lindsey Vonn speaks during a news conference in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Tuesday.
OLYMPICS / Alpine skiing
Feb 6, 2026
Lindsey Vonn working to be ready for Olympic downhill competition
Vonn told the world on Tuesday that she ‍had ruptured ⁠the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in her left knee in a World ‍Cup downhill crash last week.
The United States and Czech Republic compete during the women's ice hockey competition at the 2026 Olympics in Milan on Thursday.
OLYMPICS
Feb 6, 2026
Norovirus disrupts hockey competition as Italy gears up for Olympics
The most geographically dispersed Games in history will officially start with the opening ceremony on Friday.
Ayumu Hirano competes in the men's halfpipe final at the 2022 Beijing Olympics in Zhangjiakou, China. Hirano won gold in the event.
OLYMPICS
Feb 6, 2026
The star athletes from Japan and abroad competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics
The Milano Cortina Olympics, perhaps more than any other Winter Games, will pack plenty of punch when it comes to household names.
Lindsey Vonn reacts after crashing as she competes in the women's downhill race part of the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup 2025-2026, in Crans Montana, Switzerland, on Friday.
OLYMPICS / Alpine skiing
Feb 4, 2026
Vonn’s downhill bid after ACL tear is remarkable but possible, says expert
The 41-year-old American revealed on Tuesday that she had completely ruptured her ACL in a crash at Crans Montana last Friday.
U.S. skier Lindsey Vonn after crashing in the women's World Cup downhill in Crans Montana, Switzerland, on Friday.
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Jan 30, 2026
Crans-Montana downhill canceled after U.S. great Lindsey Vonn crashes
The 41-year-old, in winning form as she prepared for an age-defying Olympic comeback, lost her balance and crashed into the side netting, with her airbag inflating.
Lindsey Vonn celebrates on the podium after finishing second in a World Cup super-G event in Tarvisio, Italy, on Sunday.
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Jan 19, 2026
Lindsey Vonn warms up for upcoming Olympics with another podium finish
Vonn finished 0.27 seconds behind Germany’s Emma Aicher to claim second after taking third in Saturday’s downhill on the same piste in Italy.
Italy's Nicol Delago celebrates after her first World Cup victory on Saturday in Tarvisio, Italy.
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Jan 18, 2026
Italy’s Delago claims debut World Cup win in Tarvisio downhill as Vonn takes third
Before Saturday, Delago had only five World Cup podiums to her name, but she clocked a time of 1 minute and 46.28 seconds on home snow to finish first.
Alice Robinson celebrates with her team after winning the women's super-G in St. Moritz, Switzerland, on Sunday.
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Dec 15, 2025
Alice Robinson becomes first New Zealander to win World Cup super-G
The giant slalom World Cup leader celebrated her seventh career victory after starting sixth on the Swiss resort’s Corviglia piste.
Lindsey Vonn speaks with one of her coaches, former Olympian Aksel Lund Svindal, during a training session in St. Moritz, Switzerland, on Wednesday.
OLYMPICS / Alpine skiing
Dec 11, 2025
Returning great Lindsey Vonn feeling stronger and faster as Olympics approach
The four-time overall World Cup champion, who has 82 wins, returned last season after nearly six years out and following successful knee surgery.
Lindsey Vonn skis during a World Cup event in Kvitfjell, Norway, on March 2.
OLYMPICS
May 22, 2025
Lindsey Vonn feeling ‘amazing’ ahead of bid to make U.S. Olympic team at age 40
Vonn said a partial knee replacement last year helped her overall fitness and enabled her to seek a spot on the U.S. ski team for the Milano Cortina Olympics in February 2026.
Lindsey Vonn of the United States celebrates on the podium after her second place finish in the Super G alpine skiing race in the 2025 FIS Ski World Cup at Sun Valley on March 23.
OLYMPICS / Alpine skiing
Apr 1, 2025
Vonn and Shiffrin fuel U.S. 2026 Winter Olympics hopes
Shiffrin wrapped up her injury-marred season by winning the slalom on Thursday for a record-extending 101st career World Cup victory.
Lindsey Vonn celebrates on the podium after finishing second in a women's super-G event in Sun Valley, Idaho.
MORE SPORTS / Alpine skiing
Mar 24, 2025
Lindsey Vonn gets confidence boost from first podium finish since comeback
Vonn had not managed a World Cup podium since 2018.
Lara Gut-Behrami celebrates with her team after winning the women's World Cup super-G in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS / Alpine skiing
Jan 27, 2025
Lara Gut-Behrami wins super-G in Garmisch; Lindsey Vonn 13th
Gut-Behrami, who won gold in the event at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, finished 0.35 seconds ahead of Norwegian Kajsa Vickhoff Lie.

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