On January 30, 2026, American ski legend Lindsey Vonn suffered a severe crash during the World Cup downhill race in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, raising concerns about her participation in the upcoming Winter Olympics. According to Geo Business, Vonn was airlifted after the crash, which occurred when she lost control after landing a jump, leading her to skid into the safety netting. This incident was one of three crashes that day, prompting race officials to cancel the event. The U.S. Ski & Snowboard's YouTube channel reported that Vonn managed to ski to the bottom despite being in noticeable pain, particularly favoring her left knee, which she clutched as she limped to the medical tent. Fox News highlighted that Vonn's crash puts her Olympic comeback in jeopardy, just a week before the Milan-Cortina Games, noting her recent return to competitive skiing after a six-year hiatus.