Legendary American skier Lindsey Vonn reminded the world why she’s called the “Comeback Queen” after a frightening crash in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on January 30, 2026—yet she’s refusing to let it end her pursuit of another Olympic moment.
Competing in the final women’s downhill World Cup before the Milano Cortina Games (opening February 6), Vonn lost control post-jump, crashing hard into the nets. The 41-year-old stayed down momentarily in pain, then skied down favoring her left knee before being airlifted for evaluation.
The race was halted and canceled amid unsafe conditions and several early incidents.
In a heartfelt Instagram statement, Vonn wrote: “I crashed today… and injured my left knee… 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. My Olympic dream is not over.”
She expressed gratitude to medical teams and supporters, and sent love to Norwegian Marte Monsen, also injured in a crash that day.
Vonn’s season has been inspirational: podium finishes across downhills, defying age and past injuries (including 2024 right knee surgery). Her determination echoes past triumphs over adversity.
As doctors assess the left knee damage, the skiing community rallies behind her. Vonn’s next update could determine if the comeback continues on the Olympic stage.
