Lindsey Vonn breaks leg in Olympic crash, Trump calls skier a loser for comments on U.S. politics
#Lindsey Vonn #Winter Olympics 2026 #Donald Trump #Cortina d'Ampezzo #Alpine Skiing #Olympic Injury
📌 Key Takeaways
- Lindsey Vonn suffered a broken leg during a crash at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina.
- The injury required immediate surgery and has effectively ended Vonn's participation in the current Games.
- Donald Trump sparked controversy by calling Vonn a 'loser' following the accident.
- The conflict stems from Vonn's past critical statements regarding Trump and U.S. politics.
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Sports, Politics, Olympics
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📄 Original Source Content
Lindsey Vonn's Olympic hopes were dashed Sunday by a devastating crash that forced her to undergo surgery for a broken leg. Seth Doane is in Cortina with the latest on her recovery and other news from the 2026 Winter Games.