Lindsey Vonn's highly anticipated return to the Winter Olympics ended abruptly with a crash, potentially jeopardizing her career, while the games in Milan and Cortina, Italy, are underway, according to multiple news sources. The downhill race, which was expected to be a highlight of the competition, saw Vonn, 41, crash just seconds into the event, requiring a helicopter evacuation and assessment of her injuries, as reported by Sky News.
The 2026 Winter Olympics officially began on February 4th and will continue through the closing ceremony on February 22nd, followed by the Paralympics in March, according to CBS News. The games feature a variety of events, including sliding sports, curling, alpine skiing, and speed skating. Viewers in the U.S. should be aware of the six- or nine-hour time difference, CBS News noted.
Vonn's return from retirement was a major storyline leading up to the games, despite a recent ACL injury, according to Sky News. Her crash has raised concerns about the potential for career-ending injuries. Elsewhere at the games, Austrian snowboarder Benjamin Karl won gold, according to Vox.
While the Winter Olympics provided dramatic moments, other news events were also unfolding. Bangladesh's largest Islamist party unveiled an ambitious election manifesto promising significant economic growth, according to Vox. The Super Bowl also took place, with the Seahawks winning, and Kid Rock performing at halftime, according to CBS News.
The American Psychiatric Association found that nearly half of Americans say their mood takes a dip in the winter, and 5 percent experience an acute version of this, according to Vox.
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