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Skier Lindsey Vonn Crashes at Olympics
US skier Lindsey Vonn crashed during the women's downhill ski race. The crash happened in Cortina, Italy.
Vonn had a severe fall on the course. She was lifted by helicopter from the course.
The race paused after her crash. This may have been her final Olympic event.
Klear Note — The Winter Olympics happen every four years. Downhill skiing is one of the most dangerous Olympic sports. Skiers race down steep, icy mountains at very high speeds.
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- Lindsey Vonn
- Famous American ski racer who has won many Olympic medals.
- downhill ski
- A fast ski race down a steep mountain slope.
- Cortina, Italy
- A town in northern Italy that hosted the 2026 Winter Olympics.