Lindsey Vonn, the US skier, confirmed she would need multiple surgeries after suffering a leg fracture in a crash during the women's downhill final at the Winter Olympics on Sunday in Cortina, northern Italy, according to Sky News. The 41-year-old, who had already ruptured her ACL just last month, crashed after clipping a slalom gate while midair. Vonn stated she had "no regrets" about the incident.
Meanwhile, in Argentina, hundreds of people gathered at Mar Chiquita Lake on Sunday to attempt a new Guinness World Record for the largest group floating simultaneously, Euronews reported. The event, part of the second annual "Festival de la Planchita" in Miramar, aimed to surpass the previous record set in 2017.
In other news, Victoria's Secret is betting on a resurgence, with CEO Hillary Super noting that younger shoppers are embracing the spectacle and glamour of the lingerie, according to Fortune. Super, who joined the company in the fall of 2024, believes that Gen Z did not grow up with the same body image baggage as millennials, and is ready to reclaim the brand's famously glittering runway.
Also in the world of sports, Jody Allen, the billionaire owner of the Seattle Seahawks, is reportedly planning to sell the team and donate the proceeds to charity, Fortune reported. This follows the Seahawks' decisive 29-13 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday night, where Allen triumphantly hoisted the Lombardi trophy. Sources speaking with ESPN last week indicated that the team is up for sale. Allen, 67, is the chair and trustee of the Seahawks and the Portland Trail Blazers, inheriting ownership after the 2018 death of her brother.
The Verge also released its 2026 Valentine's Day gift guide, featuring a variety of gifts for her, from smart rings to Lego roses.
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