Dorothy

All sources agree that American skier Lindsey Vonn crashed during the women’s downhill event at the Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, suffering a broken leg just seconds into her run. She was airlifted by helicopter to a nearby hospital, where she underwent surgery and was reported to be in stable condition. The crash ended her bid for an Olympic medal, marking the conclusion of her competitive career at the Games. Differences in framing emerge primarily around context and emphasis. Center and left-leaning sources, including NBC News and the Associated Press, focus on the abrupt end to her Olympic attempt and the physical nature of the crash. Right-leaning outlets such as The Daily Wire and Breitbart highlight that Vonn competed despite a recently ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in her left knee, framing the decision as a defiant or courageous act. The Washington Times adds further context by noting this was her second helicopter evacuation in nine days, suggesting a pattern of injury and perseverance. While all sources acknowledge the severity of the injury and her medical outcome, right-leaning outlets more explicitly emphasize her determination to compete despite known physical risks, whereas others present the event as a tragic but routine risk of elite sport.