Lindsey Vonn had to be airlifted from her final downhill race before the 2026 Winter Olympics. Her January 30, 2026, crash concerned onlookers and viewers, as many wondered if she would make it to the Milano Cortina Games this year. Fortunately, the ski champion was able to go through with the games, but she ended up crashing seconds into the downhill final on February 8.
Below, find out what happened to Lindsey and how she’s doing now.
Lindsey is currently 41 years old.
Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final downhill race before the Winter Olympics on Friday and was airlifted from the course for medical checks, a troubling turn for the 41-year-old U.S. ski star just a week before the Milan Cortina Games. pic.twitter.com/9B8WI9yGb9
— The Associated Press (@AP) January 30, 2026
On January 30, Lindsey lost control while trying to land a jump. She and the other skiers were competing in difficult conditions with low visibility.
Viewers looked on as Lindsey got tangled in the safety nets after the failed jump. Though she was able to get back up after receiving medical attention, she continued in visible pain, clutching her knee as she made her way down the slope.
Yes, Lindsey confirmed she ruptured her ACL as a result of the crash. In a January 30 Instagram statement, she wrote, “I crashed today in the Downhill race in Switzerland and injured my left knee. I am discussing the situation with my doctors and team and will continue to undergo further exams. This is a very difficult outcome one week before the Olympics… but if there’s one thing I know how to do, it’s a comeback.”
