2026 Milano Cortina
Lindsey Vonn survives amputation threat after Olympic crash
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American skier Lindsey Vonn nearly lost her left leg following a high-speed crash during the women's downhill at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo. The 41-year-old underwent emergency surgery to treat compartment syndrome and multiple fractures, crediting Dr. Tom Hackett with saving her limb. Despite the setback, Vonn remains optimistic about her recovery amid a challenging rehabilitation process.
Norway's Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo won the men's 10km freestyle interval start cross-country skiing race at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, with France's Mathis Desloges taking silver and Norway's Einar Hedegart bronze. Canadian skier Max Hollmann finished 23rd in 21:56, while Ireland's Thomas Maloney Westgård placed 54th amid warm conditions and soft snow. The event tested endurance on a 10km course with uphill, downhill and flat sections.