Lindsey Vonn was involved in an accident at the 2026 Olympic Games
8 february 2026 в 17:50
Lindsey Vonn was evacuated by helicopter after her final run before the 2026 Olympic Games. Her accident on January 30, 2026, raised concerns among viewers and fans, many of whom wondered if she would be able to compete in the games in Milan and Cortina. Fortunately, the skiing champion was able to participate in the competitions, but unfortunately, she fell again just seconds after starting her final run on February 8.
Below you can find out what happened to Lindsey and how she is feeling now.
Lindsey is now 41 years old.
On January 30, Lindsey lost control while trying to land after a jump. She and other skiers were competing in challenging conditions with low visibility.
Viewers watched as Lindsey got tangled in the safety nets after a failed jump. Although she was able to get up after receiving medical assistance, she continued down the slope, clearly in pain and holding her knee.
— Associated Press (@AP) January 30, 2026
Yes, Lindsey confirmed that she tore her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) as a result of the accident. In her Instagram statement on January 30, she wrote: «I fell today during the run in Switzerland and injured my left knee. I am discussing the situation with doctors and my team and will continue to undergo further examinations. This is a very difficult outcome a week before the Olympics… but if there’s one thing I know how to do, it’s come back».
Lindsey reassured her fans that she was not going to give up on her dream of returning to the Olympics.
«My Olympic dream is not over yet», - she insisted in her Instagram post. «Thank you for all the love and support. I will provide more information as it comes. Thank you to all the medical staff who helped me today. I am grateful for all the incredible assistance I received».
By early February, she was preparing for the Olympic competitions, even sharing videos of her training despite her ACL injury. In the caption, she promised: «I will not give up».
Unfortunately, less than ten days after her injury before the games, Lindsey fell again during the women’s downhill final on February 8, likely ending her participation in the 2026 Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina.
Lindsey Vonn’s downhill run at the Olympics ended in disaster as she fell early in the race, ruining her chances for a medal.
This dramatic moment was captured on video. pic.twitter.com/v9wShvl0jh
— 𝐀𝐋𝐏𝐇𝐀 ® (@Alpha7021) February 8, 2026
It was a frightening moment as viewers saw Lindsey lose control after a failed landing. She slid down the slope before coming to a stop, clearly in pain. The crowd held its breath as she was evacuated from the course
Below you can find out what happened to Lindsey and how she is feeling now.
Lindsey is now 41 years old.
On January 30, Lindsey lost control while trying to land after a jump. She and other skiers were competing in challenging conditions with low visibility.
Viewers watched as Lindsey got tangled in the safety nets after a failed jump. Although she was able to get up after receiving medical assistance, she continued down the slope, clearly in pain and holding her knee.
— Associated Press (@AP) January 30, 2026
Yes, Lindsey confirmed that she tore her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) as a result of the accident. In her Instagram statement on January 30, she wrote: «I fell today during the run in Switzerland and injured my left knee. I am discussing the situation with doctors and my team and will continue to undergo further examinations. This is a very difficult outcome a week before the Olympics… but if there’s one thing I know how to do, it’s come back».
Lindsey reassured her fans that she was not going to give up on her dream of returning to the Olympics.
«My Olympic dream is not over yet», - she insisted in her Instagram post. «Thank you for all the love and support. I will provide more information as it comes. Thank you to all the medical staff who helped me today. I am grateful for all the incredible assistance I received».
By early February, she was preparing for the Olympic competitions, even sharing videos of her training despite her ACL injury. In the caption, she promised: «I will not give up».
Unfortunately, less than ten days after her injury before the games, Lindsey fell again during the women’s downhill final on February 8, likely ending her participation in the 2026 Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina.
Lindsey Vonn’s downhill run at the Olympics ended in disaster as she fell early in the race, ruining her chances for a medal.
This dramatic moment was captured on video. pic.twitter.com/v9wShvl0jh
— 𝐀𝐋𝐏𝐇𝐀 ® (@Alpha7021) February 8, 2026
It was a frightening moment as viewers saw Lindsey lose control after a failed landing. She slid down the slope before coming to a stop, clearly in pain. The crowd held its breath as she was evacuated from the course
© Zhinobaeva Margarita
