Lindsey Vonn’s Sister Reacts to Crash at Milan-Cortina Games

Lindsey Vonn’s sister expressed her deep emotions after witnessing Vonn’s severe crash during the Milan-Cortina Games on Sunday.

In the first sector, Vonn lost her balance and fell hard, leading to a painful scene as medical responders rushed to help her. A medical helicopter was later dispatched to transport her from the mountain. The exact cause of the crash remains unclear.

“That was definitely the last thing we wanted to see,” her sister, Karin Kildow, told NBC Sports. “It happened so fast. You just hope she’s okay. When you see the stretcher, it’s scary—definitely not a good sign. But she’s so brave, giving it her all. It’s tough to watch, and we just hope she’s alright.” Kildow noted that just days before the Olympics, Vonn had torn her anterior cruciate ligament but was still eager to perform at her best despite the risks.

“She always gives 110%, never settling for less,” Kildow added. “We really don’t know what went wrong. This sport is incredibly risky, and many factors play a role. It looked like a pretty serious fall, and we can just hope for the best.”

Shocked like the audience, Kildow reflected on Vonn’s aspirations. The Olympic champion was seeking a medal despite her recent knee injury. In a later post, Vonn revealed that her ACL was “100% gone.”

Typically, recovery from an ACL tear can take about a year, yet Vonn was determined to push through. She had shown promise during her training run, suggesting she might have been on a winning streak.

Considered one of the most successful female athletes, Vonn holds 84 World Cup victories and eight medals from world championships. Her rise and challenges underscore the intense nature of the sport.

Lindsey Vonn had previously celebrated a gold in downhill and a bronze in super-G at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, along with a bronze in downhill at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics.