Lindsey Vonn was en route to a record-breaking Olympic campaign when she faced one of the hardest moments of her life, crashing in a recent downhill event. She received an outpouring of support from top athletes such as Simone Biles, Mikaela Shiffrin, Allyson Felix, and others, as her participation in the Games stands on shaky ground.
Vonn forged one of the strongest comebacks across all sports when she returned to competitive skiing in 2024, despite being retired for six years.
Lindsey Vonn Receives Support From Athletes Like Simone Biles and Mikaela Shiffrin After Announcing Her Crash
Vonn has been defying expectations on the slopes since her comeback in the 2024-25 season. She had one last goal of making the Olympic team this year, and her stellar trajectory in the 2025-26 season, boasting two wins and other podiums, earned her a spot on the roster.
However, things didn’t go as smoothly as expected, as the 41-year-old crashed in the final World Cup downhill race in Crans-Montana before the Olympics rolled in. She lost control after a jump and slid into the safety net, injuring her left knee.
In an Instagram post, she posted an update about the same, stating that her journey hasn’t ended, and she awaits more information from the doctors as she eyes another comeback.
The Olympic gold medalist also thanked her supporters, as well as Marte Monsen, who also crashed at the same venue.
During the news break, several athletes, including Biles, Shiffrin, tennis star Coco Gauff, and track and field legend Felix, shared their wishes for the skier.
Biles sent her love, writing:
“Sending love babes”
Shiffrin trusted Vonn’s ability to bounce back, saying:
“If anyone can do this, it’s you”
Gauff wished the alpine skier a speedy recovery and wrote:
“Get well soon”
The legendary Felix, the most successful in track and field among both men and women, believed in Vonn’s abilities and sent her admiration for her, commenting:
“No matter what you have already won!!! Thanks for continuing to show us what’s possible. Sending prayers and love. You got this.”
Tennis luminary Billie Jean King, Delta, and the Olympics also joined forces to support the skier during this tough time.
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Vonn is hailed as one of the greatest in the history of the sport, having silenced every odd to reach where she is today. Competing in one of the most demanding sports, she has not only re-established her rhythm on the slopes but has also won races. In a recent ESPN interview, the three-time Olympic medalist shared that she has found more confidence overall, not just in her skiing.
She also revealed that her belief in achieving more drove her to pursue another Olympics; otherwise, she wouldn’t have done it. Vonn struggled with persistent injuries throughout her career, but her partial knee replacement in 2024 put an end to her pain.
