Lindsey Vonn suffered a complex tibia fracture during a downhill crash at the Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, according to an Instagram post from the 41-year-old Team USA star. The accident occurred on Sunday, and Vonn was airlifted from the course. In other news, the largest planet in the solar system, Jupiter, has been recalculated to be smaller and flatter, according to Nature News.
Vonn's injury was confirmed in her first public statement since the race, according to NPR News. The crash took place during the Olympic downhill race. Vonn was transported by helicopter from the course, as stated by NPR News.
Meanwhile, in the world of science, a study published in Phys.org revealed that bison hunters on the Great Plains abandoned a long-used site 1,100 years ago to adapt to a changing climate. Also, a research team has proposed rethinking crystal structure analysis, as reported by Phys.org.
In the world of sports, the U.S. mixed doubles curling team, featuring Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse, reached the Olympic gold medal game after defeating Italy in a tense semifinal match, according to Time. Dropkin, described as bringing "welcome energy to the Olympic proceedings" by Time, celebrated the victory with enthusiasm.
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