Lindsey Vonn showed her class and sportsmanship by congratulating US teammate Breezy Johnson after she won a bronze medal, even while she recovers from a painful crash of her own. The Olympian is currently recovering from a recent devastating crash in Switzerland.
Vonn suffered a serious crash during a World Cup downhill race in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, just one week before the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. The crash, which occurred in difficult conditions marked by poor visibility and heavy snow, left her with a left-knee surgery and forced her to withdraw from the final tune-up Super-G event. She was later taken by helicopter for medical evaluation as she awaits full assessment of her injury.
Despite the setback, Vonn took a moment to recognize the achievement of Johnson, who is a fellow American and teammate who has worked her way into the spotlight in recent seasons. In her recent race in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, she earned her first World Cup Super G podium by claiming third place.
The first two positions were secured by Malorie Blanc and Sofia Goggia, respectively. Reacting to their wins, Vonn reposted a picture of them posing after the win on her Instagram and wrote:
“What a great story. Swiss win after such tragedy feels good❤️@blancmalo. Congrats @breezyjohnson 💪. 🥈@sofiagoggia💪”
Lindsey Vonn makes her feelings known about her crash
Lindsey Vonn faced a tragedy in her recent outing in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on January 31. The 2026 Winter Olympics are just a week away, and things have taken an unexpected turn for the 41-year-old. Opening up about the crash, she took to her Instagram handle and penned a note, expressing disappointment over the incident . She wrote:
“I crashed today in the downhill race in Switzerland and injured my left knee. I am discussing the situation with my doctors and team and will continue to undergo further exams. This is a very difficult outcome one week before the Olympics… but if there’s one thing I know how to do, it’s a comeback,” wrote Lindsey Vonn.
Vonn further expressed gratitude for the medical team who immediately rushed to her help.
“My Olympic dream is not over. Thank you for all of the love and support. I will give more information when I have it. Thank you to all the medical staff who helped me today. I am grateful for all the incredible help I received. Sending my best to @marte.monsen who also had a major crash and injury today. 🙏🏻 Love you guys. ❤️💪🏻”
Lindsey Vonn’s history with knee injuries has been a long and challenging one. She initially retired in 2019 because of persistent knee injuries. However, after a six-year-long hiatus, she made a remarkable comeback in November 2024 and has since nabbed multiple impressive wins.
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