2026 Milan Cortina
Lindsey Vonn says surgery saved her left leg after Olympic crash
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American skier Lindsey Vonn revealed that emergency surgery prevented the amputation of her left leg following a severe crash in the women's downhill at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The 41-year-old suffered a complex tibia fracture and compartment syndrome during the February 8 race in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. Vonn credited her doctor for the life-saving intervention and expressed no regrets about competing despite a prior knee injury.
Wheelchair curling at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics runs from March 4 to 14 in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, featuring mixed doubles and mixed team events. Viewers in Canada and the United States have access to comprehensive coverage via streaming platforms and select TV broadcasts. All games are available online, with domestic commentary for national team matches.
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Mikaela Shiffrin and Marco Odermatt are set to pursue Olympic gold in alpine skiing at the 2026 Winter Games in Milan-Cortina, Italy. Lindsey Vonn, nursing a knee injury, adds intrigue to the American contingent. The events include downhill, super-G, giant slalom, and slalom for both men and women.