Lindsey Vonn injured in crash during Olympic downhill race

Forty-one-year-old American skier Lindsey Vonn suffered a serious fall during the Olympic women's downhill event on Sunday at the Olimpia delle Tofane course. The 2010 Olympic champion was competing despite a previous torn ACL and had won two World Cup races earlier this year. During her run, Vonn's right pole reportedly caught on a gate, causing her to lose control and roll down the track. The race was halted as medical teams provided emergency assistance on-site, and a helicopter was called to transport her. While some reports state she is in intensive care, others focus on the immediate medical response following her screams of pain broadcast during the event. Her teammate, Breezy Johnson, who held the fastest time at the time of the crash, was seen reacting with distress. Vonn had been aiming to become the oldest Olympic medalist in alpine skiing history. This incident has raised questions regarding the physical risks elite athletes take while returning from major injuries.