The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina witnessed a dramatic turn of events in the women's downhill skiing competition, marked by the devastating crash of American skiing legend Lindsey Vonn. As reported by The News Pakistan and Al Jazeera, Vonn's comeback attempt ended tragically when she crashed early in her run, sustaining a 'complex tibia fracture' and requiring airlift evacuation. This incident occurred just nine days after she had ruptured her ACL, highlighting the risks she took to compete. The Guardian noted that Vonn's decision to race despite her injuries was defended by fellow skiers who understand the sport's inherent dangers. BBC US & Canada reported that Vonn expressed having 'no regrets' about her decision to compete, despite the severe injuries she sustained.