Lindsey Vonn breaks leg in downhill crash at Winter Olympics, in stable condition at hospital02/09/2026CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Lindsey Vonn's pursuit of a second Olympic downhill gold medal is over. The 41-year-old American, skiing with a badly injured left knee, crashed early in Sunday's race in Italy. She was taken off the course by helicopter after receiving medical attention and was in stable condition with an undisclosed injury. Vonn lost control early in the race and was heard screaming as she was surrounded by medical personnel. Vonn returned to elite ski racing last season after a long break and was a race favorite. The crash may end her storied career. Teammate Breezy Johnson won the gold.