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Lindsey Vonn Crashes in Crans-Montana Downhill as Race Is Canceled One Week Before Olympics

Her status for Milan-Cortina remains unconfirmed pending medical evaluation.

Overview

  • Destabilized early in her run, Vonn slid into the safety nets and then skied down grimacing, repeatedly holding her left knee.
  • U.S. Ski & Snowboard said she is being examined, and coach Aksel Lund Svindal reported pain in her left foot and knee.
  • Organizers halted the event after three crashes in the first six starts and subsequently canceled the downhill.
  • Fresh snowfall left limited visibility on a narrow, technical course after only one training session was completed this week.
  • Vonn, the 2010 Olympic downhill champion, returned last season after knee surgery and has two downhill wins this winter at St. Moritz and Zauchensee.