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Lindsey Vonn addresses breaking leg in downhill crash at Winter Olympics; dad wants her to retire

Headline from ABC 7 Chicago, on the newest of 2 developments

Lindsey Vonn posted on social, addressing the scary crash she endured Sunday at the Winter Olympics, saying, "I have no regrets."

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Doctor explains how Lindsey Vonn is skiing in 2026 Winter Olympics on a torn ACL

    Headline from NBC Los Angeles ·

  2. Newest

    Lindsey Vonn addresses breaking leg in downhill crash at Winter Olympics; dad wants her to retire

    Headline from ABC 7 Chicago ·

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  1. CBS News

    Lindsey Vonn hits the 2026 Winter Olympics slopes for the first time on her torn ACL (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Team USA star skier Lindsey Vonn takes part in her first training session at the Winter Olympics, battling a serious injury two days before her first event.

  2. Aspen Times

    Vonn completes Olympic downhill training run on torn ACL (opens Aspen Times)

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    Aspen Times's feed description

    Lindsey Vonn finished 11th in the first Olympic downhill training run on Friday morning in Cortina, one week after tearing the ACL in her left knee.

  3. Wyoming Public Media

    Lindsey Vonn is set to ski the Olympic downhill race with a torn ACL. How? (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Wyoming Public Media's feed description

    An ACL tear would keep almost any other athlete from competing -- but not Lindsey Vonn, the 41-year-old superstar skier who is determined to cap off an incredible comeback from retirement with one last shot at an Olympic medal.

  4. NBC Los Angeles

    Doctor explains how Lindsey Vonn is skiing in 2026 Winter Olympics on a torn ACL (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    Lindsey Vonn is attempting to ski in the 2026 Winter Olympics one week after suffering a torn ACL. An orthopedic surgeon explains how she's trying to pull it...

  5. NBC Los Angeles

    Can she do it? Coach, doctor weigh in on Lindsey Vonn competing with torn ACL (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    Downhill skier Lindsey Vonn intends to compete at the Milan Cortina Olympics despite recently rupturing an ACL.

  6. Forbes

    Why Is Olympic Skier Lindsey Vonn Racing On A Torn ACL? (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Lindsey Vonn is looking to race with a fully ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee.

  7. Forbes

    Lindsey Vonn Competing In Olympics Without ACL. Responds To Claims (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Lindsey Vonn is scheduled to ski in the women's downhill finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics despite completely rupturing her anterior cruciate ligament a week earlier.

  8. WMUR

    Lindsey Vonn crashes early in Olympic downhill after torn ACL (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Lindsey Vonn, racing on a badly injured left knee, crashed early in the Olympic downhill Sunday and stayed down on the ground as she received medical attention.

  9. ABC 13 Houston

    Lindsey Vonn crashes early in Olympic downhill, taken off the mountain in a helicopter (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    ABC 13 Houston's feed description

    Lindsey Vonn's pursuit of a second Olympic downhill gold medal is over. She was skiing with a badly injured left knee and crashed in Sunday's race.

  10. East Idaho News

    Lindsey Vonn crashes in the final, bringing Olympic downhill fairy tale to an end (opens East Idaho News)

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    East Idaho News's feed description

    CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (CNN) — Lindsey Vonn crashed in her run on Sunday, bringing her Olympic downhill dream to an end after coming into the Games with a “completely ruptured” ACL. The American burst out of the start in the final but caught a gate with her right arm after just 13 seconds, sending…

  11. NPR

    US ski star Lindsey Vonn crashes in Olympic downhill race (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    In an explosive crash near the top of the downhill course in Cortina, Vonn landed a jump perpendicular to the slope and tumbled to a stop shortly below.

  12. FOX 13 Tampa

    Lindsey Vonn airlifted after crashing in Olympic downhill (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    FOX 13 Tampa's feed description

    Lindsey Vonn's dreams of powering through a devastating knee injury to make the Olympic medal podium came to a crashing halt.

  13. Forbes

    Lindsey Vonn Airlifted Off Course After Crash In Downhill Final (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Lindsey Vonn’s comeback attempt at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics has seemingly ended after she crashed 13 seconds into the women’s downhill final on Sunday.

  14. KVOA Tucson

    Lindsey Vonn clips gate and crashes in Winter Olympic downhill, taken away by helicopter (opens KVOA Tucson)

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    KVOA Tucson's feed description

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  15. Salon

    Lindsey Vonn’s comeback bid ends in Olympic crash (opens Salon)

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    Salon's feed description

    The 41-year-old star fell seconds into her run after choosing to compete despite serious knee injuries

  16. The Hollywood Reporter

    Lindsey Vonn Crashes in Winter Olympic Downhill, Taken Away by Helicopter (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Lindsey Vonn crashes at the 2026 Winter Olympics women's downhill and was taken away by rescue helicopter after returning to skiing from retirement.

  17. Deadline

    Lindsey Vonn Crashes Out Of Winter Olympics Downhill Skiing Final (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Lindsey Vonn's Olympic dream is in tatters after she crashed out of the Women's Downhill final.

  18. NBC Chicago

    Lindsey Vonn crashes, is airlifted off course in downhill run at 2026 Olympics (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    Lindsey Vonn gave it her all to ski on a torn ACL, but her highly anticipated run at the 2026 Winter Olympics ended early with a heart-stopping crash.

  19. Variety

    Lindsey Vonn Suffers Crash at Winter Olympics and Is Flown Away by Helicopter, Dashing Comeback Hopes (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Lindsey Vonn suffers crash at Winter Olympics and is flown away by Helicopter, dashing her comeback hopes.

  20. CBS News

    Lindsey Vonn crashes in downhill race at Milano Cortina Games (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Lindsey Vonn came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games.

  21. Newsweek

    Lindsey Vonn suffers horror crash at Winter Olympics (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Vonn was heard screaming before being airlifted away. Breezy Johnson, who won gold, was seen wiping away tears after Vonn's crash.

  22. KVIA El Paso

    Lindsey Vonn crashes early in Olympic downhill as she competes on torn ACL (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Lindsey Vonn, racing on a badly injured left knee, crashed early in the Olympic downhill Sunday and stayed down on the ground as the 41-year-old American received medical attention.

  23. Vail Daily

    Lindsey Vonn crashes early in Olympic downhill as American teammate takes gold medal (opens Vail Daily)

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    Vail Daily's feed description

    An absolutely perfect day in Cortina ended in the worst way possible for Lindsey Vonn. The 41-year-old superstar — hoping to cap her storied career with an improbable Olympic downhill start nine days after tearing...

  24. Rolling Stone

    Lindsey Vonn Crashes in Olympics Downhill Event, Airlifted to Hospital (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Lindsey Vonn’s Olympics ended Sunday after the skier crashed 13 seconds into her run at the women’s downhill event and was airlifted off the slope.

  25. NBC New York

    Lindsey Vonn crashout horrifies spectators, may end her storied career (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    Lindsey Vonn had to be airlifted after her crash on the slopes in today's downhill event. Her schedule may not include another race.

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