Winter Olympics women’s downhill results: Lindsey Vonn crashes hard
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Only nine days after tearing her ACL in a crash, Lindsey Vonn competed for her fourth Olympic medal. Her race ended 10 seconds in, when she hooked her right arm in a gate at high speed and was catapulted from the course.
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The 41-year-old remained down, requiring medical assistance. With the race stopped and the crowd watching in silence, she eventually was transported away by helicopter — an ominous sign, especially given her recent injury history.
Vonn entered the race on Cortina d’Ampezzo’s Olimpia delle Tofane course as the 13th rider, chasing teammate Breezy Johnson who sat in the top spot. However, she took too direct of a line on one of the first right-hand corners and was lifted off, coming down hard and sliding for several seconds before coming to a stop. The medical team was with her quickly.
Winning two of the first six world cup down hill races, Vonn entered Sunday’s event as one of the favorites despite her knee injury. She was one of four Americans to compete for the gold medal, joining Breezy Johnson, Jacqueline Wiles and Isabella Wright.
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