A dramatic crash overshadowed the women’s downhill final when a veteran skier attempting a historic comeback fell seconds after leaving the start gate. Medical teams rushed in and airlifted her to a nearby hospital, where she underwent surgery for a leg fracture.
The athlete had recently returned from a major knee injury, making her run one of the most talked-about stories of the Games. Officials said she is in stable condition, but the frightening moment highlighted the extreme risks of high-speed downhill racing.
