The 42-year-old ski emperor was fatally injured just before the 'Last Dance Olympics' → emergency helicopter transfer... "Heartbreaking will" is not over yet"

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Just a week before the opening of the 2026 Milan-Cortina D'Ampezzo Winter Olympics, ski empress Lindsey Vonn (42, USA) collapsed. Bonn, who complained of pain by holding his left knee, is still strongly expressing his will to participate in the Olympics.

U.S. media "Fox Sports" reported on the 30th (Korea Standard Time) that Bonn injured his left knee during a crash during a downhill match at the International Ski Federation (FIS) Alpine World Cup in Krangmontana, Switzerland.

According to USA Today's report on the same day, Bonn lost his balance during the jump landing process ahead of crossing the finish line. Wandering over the snowfield, Vaughan immediately grabbed his left knee and was in pain. Bonn, who was helped by local medical staff, was later taken to a hospital by helicopter for a thorough examination.

It is the biggest crisis facing Bonn, who has returned to active duty and won an Olympic ticket like a miracle. Vonn has been considered a leading candidate for a medal in the women's downhill event at the Olympics next month.

But Vaughan didn't give up easily. Vaughan reassured fans through his social network service (SNS) after the accident.

Vaughan said, "I injured my left knee when I collided during a downhill game today. We are currently discussing the situation with doctors and team members and will undergo additional tests, he said. "We have a very difficult situation a week before the Olympics."

"But if there's one thing I know for sure, it's how to get back to the game," Bonn said. "My Olympic dream is not over. It's not over until it's over," he stressed.

Coach Axel Lund Svindal also said on "Reuters" that Bonn was in pain and decided that it would be better to get tested at a hospital. "The physical therapist's primary diagnosis seemed fine, but there are parts that are not 100% certain, so we are conducting a detailed examination."

The game was a series of accidents due to poor course conditions. Roman Miradori of France said, "I couldn't see the front and the course was uneven." Prior to Bonn, Nina Ortrieve (Austria) and Martemonsen (Norway) also had to fall one after another and fear of injury.

Urs Lehmann, CEO of FIS, said, "It is true that Vonn injured his knee, but it is too early to conclude whether he will participate in the Olympics. We have to wait for the doctor's opinion," he said.

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