Hospital Shares New Update on Lindsey Vonn as Team USA Official Provides Statement

Concern spread across the Winter Olympics after American skiing icon Lindsey Vonn suffered a serious crash during the women’s downhill final in Cortina. The incident occurred shortly after the start of her run when contact with a course gate caused her to lose balance at high speed. Vonn fell heavily and slid down the slope before coming to a stop, prompting immediate medical attention from on-site teams. Due to the impact of the fall, officials decided to transport her by helicopter to a nearby medical facility for further evaluation and treatment.