ESPN.com · Feb 8
Lindsey Vonn, skiing on torn ACL, crashes in Olympic downhill
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Lindsey Vonn, racing on a badly injured left knee, crashed early in the Olympic downhill on Sunday and was taken off the course by a helicopter after the 41-year-old American received medical attention on the snow.
Vonn lost control over the opening traverse after cutting the line too tight and was spun around in the air. She was heard screaming out after the crash as she was surrounded by medical personnel before she was strapped to a gurney and flown away by a helicopter, possibly ending the skier's storied career.
The race was put on hold as she received treatment. Vonn's teammate, Breezy Johnson, held the early lead.