Lindsey Vonn crashed and had to be airlifted at the World Cup Super G at Schladming, Austria due to injuries suffered to her right knee. Below is video from the crash and the current statement from the US Ski Team.
Photo: Luca Bruno/Associated Press
“SCHLADMING, Austria (Feb. 5) – Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn (Vail, CO) crashed during the opening day super G at the FIS Alpine Ski World Championships. Vonn had posted the fastest first interval and was having a strong run when she went down. She was immediately attended to by race medical officials and transported by helicopter, as is standard protocol, to a nearby hospital. No further information is available.”
*UPDATE* – VONN has torn both ACL and MCL
We hope Lindsey the best in her recovery!
You can read the story from a real news source for more info, like the New York Times.
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