Lindsey Vonn Expresses Disappointment Over Comments After Downhill Race Cancellation
Lindsey Vonn shared her disappointment regarding the reactions from some fellow racers after the women’s World Cup downhill event in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, was called off. This cancellation followed the struggles of multiple athletes and Vonn’s own injury during the race.
During a news conference in Colina, Italy, Vonn remained determined about her plans to compete in the Olympics, despite having torn her anterior cruciate ligament. However, she did express concern about overhearing some of her teammates criticizing the cancellation—comments that were inadvertently picked up by a hot mic.
The decision to cancel the race was made by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) and event organizers due to “adverse conditions.” The reaction from certain skiers—who were evidently frustrated—was recorded, and one racer was heard saying something along the lines of, “Some guys count more than others.”
“I found that disappointing,” Vonn remarked about the overheard comments. “I think it showed poor sportsmanship from people I genuinely care about. Injuries and crashes are never easy to deal with. When the FIS rules it’s unsafe, we, as athletes, must trust that judgment. Sure, emotions were high. I get that. It’s tough to keep feelings in check especially when you’ve put in so much effort to be in the position to race. Those words stung. Some have reached out to apologize, and while I appreciated that, it was still hard to hear.”
A video clip surfaced on Instagram featuring the comments, to which Vonn replied, “Sportsmanship?”
Vonn didn’t specify who reached out to her for an apology following the incident. On Tuesday, she revealed more about her serious injury, acknowledging the complete tear of her anterior cruciate ligament.
It’s been a while since Vonn last participated in the Olympics; her last appearance was during the 2018 Pyeongchang Games, where she earned a bronze medal in the downhill.
The accomplished Olympian, who clinched gold in 2010, shared that she continues to train “every day” with the aim of excelling in downhill skiing. “We’ll just have to see how I feel. If I’m consistent and confident, I plan to keep racing. That’s the goal, but I won’t know for sure until I’m racing at 85 mph,” she noted.
Lindsey Vonn felt ‘deeply hurt’ by the comments made after the crash
Lindsey Vonn Expresses Disappointment Over Comments After Downhill Race Cancellation
Lindsey Vonn shared her disappointment regarding the reactions from some fellow racers after the women’s World Cup downhill event in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, was called off. This cancellation followed the struggles of multiple athletes and Vonn’s own injury during the race.
During a news conference in Colina, Italy, Vonn remained determined about her plans to compete in the Olympics, despite having torn her anterior cruciate ligament. However, she did express concern about overhearing some of her teammates criticizing the cancellation—comments that were inadvertently picked up by a hot mic.
The decision to cancel the race was made by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) and event organizers due to “adverse conditions.” The reaction from certain skiers—who were evidently frustrated—was recorded, and one racer was heard saying something along the lines of, “Some guys count more than others.”
“I found that disappointing,” Vonn remarked about the overheard comments. “I think it showed poor sportsmanship from people I genuinely care about. Injuries and crashes are never easy to deal with. When the FIS rules it’s unsafe, we, as athletes, must trust that judgment. Sure, emotions were high. I get that. It’s tough to keep feelings in check especially when you’ve put in so much effort to be in the position to race. Those words stung. Some have reached out to apologize, and while I appreciated that, it was still hard to hear.”
A video clip surfaced on Instagram featuring the comments, to which Vonn replied, “Sportsmanship?”
Vonn didn’t specify who reached out to her for an apology following the incident. On Tuesday, she revealed more about her serious injury, acknowledging the complete tear of her anterior cruciate ligament.
It’s been a while since Vonn last participated in the Olympics; her last appearance was during the 2018 Pyeongchang Games, where she earned a bronze medal in the downhill.
The accomplished Olympian, who clinched gold in 2010, shared that she continues to train “every day” with the aim of excelling in downhill skiing. “We’ll just have to see how I feel. If I’m consistent and confident, I plan to keep racing. That’s the goal, but I won’t know for sure until I’m racing at 85 mph,” she noted.
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