New Delhi, Feb. 8 -- Lindsey Vonn, one of the most decorated alpine skiers in history, was airlifted to hospital after suffering a violent crash during the women's downhill at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo on Sunday (February 8), abruptly ending her audacious comeback bid.

The 41-year-old American, racing with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), lost control just seconds into her run and was thrown off the course at high speed, prompting an immediate medical response and helicopter evacuation.

Vonn's Olympic downhill lasted barely 12-13 seconds. Wearing bib number 13 and a knee brace, she clipped an early gate, was launched into the air and crashed heavily, coming to rest off the course.

She could be heard scre...