Overview
- Ca' Foncello Hospital in Treviso confirmed a fracture of Vonn's left leg and said orthopedic surgery was performed to stabilize the injury.
- About 13 seconds into the Cortina downhill, she hooked an arm on a gate, crashed heavily, received lengthy on-slope treatment, and was airlifted by winch before transfer from Cortina to Treviso.
- The U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team said she is injured but stable and is being cared for by American and Italian doctors.
- She started the race despite a reported recent ACL tear and long surgical history, prompting renewed scrutiny of risk and welfare after ARD analysts criticized repeated replays and the broadcast of her cries.
- She is reported to be in intensive care for privacy, with a status briefing due at midday, as family and peers shared support and the race concluded with Breezy Johnson winning gold ahead of Emma Aicher and Sofia Goggia.