Overview
- Vonn lost balance after the first jump, hit the safety net, repeatedly held her left knee, skied to the finish, and was later airlifted to a clinic.
- She said she injured her left knee, withdrew from Saturday’s Super-G in Crans-Montana, and stated she is still aiming to compete at Milano-Cortina.
- FIS CEO Urs Lehmann said he spoke with Vonn and confirmed a knee injury but could not say whether she will miss the Games.
- The downhill was abandoned after multiple early crashes and worsening visibility, with race director Peter Gerdol citing athlete safety as the reason despite objections from some racers.
- Nina Ortlieb also crashed but reported a bruise, and Marte Monsen was taken off by rescue sled; the women’s Olympic downhill is scheduled for February 8, leaving limited time for recovery.