Lindsey Vonn to End Career After Olympic Downhill Crash, Father Says
Alan Kildow said on Feb. 9, 2026 that Lindsey Vonn, 41, will not race again after breaking her left leg 13 seconds into the Olympic downhill.
The GuardianLindsey Vonn has ‘no regrets’ over crash as fellow skiers defend her decision to race
NPRLindsey Vonn says she suffered 'complex tibia fracture' in her Olympic downhill crash
FOX NewsLindsey Vonn shares health update after Olympic crash
USA TODAYLindsey Vonn has 'no regrets' despite pain of Olympic crash, tibia fracture
Overview
Alan Kildow told The Associated Press on Feb. 9, 2026 that Lindsey Vonn, 41, will not race again after breaking her left leg 13 seconds into the women's downhill on Feb. 8, 2026.
Vonn underwent surgery at Ca'Foncello Hospital in Treviso to stabilize a broken left leg, and she had ruptured her left ACL on Jan. 30, 2026 before deciding to compete, hospital and records show.
Alan Kildow said in the AP interview that Vonn 'is handling it real well' and that family members have been with her at all times in the Treviso hospital.
Records show Lindsey Vonn won 84 World Cup races and claimed 12 wins in Cortina, placing her second on the women's all-time list behind teammate Mikaela Shiffrin's 108 victories.
Codivilla Polyclinic said Vonn underwent surgery to stabilize a fracture, while a source close to Vonn said she required two operations, and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee did not immediately comment.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources foreground Lindsey Vonn’s father’s voice to frame the crash as a definitive career end, leading with his quote that “this is the end of her career.” They emphasize family presence, injury stability, and career accomplishments, while omitting direct medical commentary or Vonn’s own perspective, creating a consoling, conclusive narrative.
FAQ
Vonn crashed 13 seconds into her run on Feb. 8, 2026, clipping a gate with her right shoulder at around 70 mph, which twisted her body and caused her to lose control and fall awkwardly.
She had a ruptured left ACL from Jan. 30, 2026, and broke her left leg in the crash. She underwent surgery at Ca'Foncello Hospital in Treviso to stabilize the fracture, with reports of possibly two operations.
Her father, Alan Kildow, told The Associated Press on Feb. 9, 2026, that she will not race again. He added that she is handling it well and family has been with her constantly in the hospital.
Teammate Keely Cashman stated the crash had nothing to do with her ACL or knee; it resulted from hooking her arm on the gate. The skiing community supports her decision to race.
She won 84 World Cup races and 12 wins in Cortina, placing second on the women's all-time list behind Mikaela Shiffrin's 108 victories.
