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  "publishedAt": "2026-02-08T13:21:15.000Z",
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    "Luke Littler at loggerheads with girlfriend Faith Millar as darts star reveals dream plan",
    "Lindsey Vonn airlifted to hospital and left screaming in agony as Winter Olympic dream ends",
    "Laura Woods refuses to defend Eni Aluko as pundit goes on another rant about men taking women's jobs",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nThe surgeon responsible for Lindsey Vonn's knee operation was present on the mountainside and managed to board the helicopter alongside the stricken American skier following her devastating crash in the women's downhill final at the Winter Olympics.\n\nAccording to an update provided on BBC shortly before midday, the aircraft touched down in Cortina, though Vonn will not be treated at the local medical facility.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nFormer British skier Chemmy Alcott, visibly moved by the incident, reported that the hospital there cannot provide the level of care required for Vonn's injuries.\n\nThe 41-year-old is expected to be transported to Innsbruck for further treatment instead.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\nVonn's participation in these Games had been in serious doubt after she tore the anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee during a crash mere days before the competition began.\n\nDespite this setback, the veteran American mounted an extraordinary return, successfully completing training sessions in the lead-up to Sunday's final.\n\nShe took to the course without an ACL in her left knee, relying instead on a supportive brace.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nStarting as the 13th competitor, Vonn fell near the top of the run, bringing proceedings to a halt for approximately 20 minutes whilst medical staff attended to her.\n\nThe skier's agonised screams could be heard as she received treatment on the slope.\n\nAlcott had been speaking with Enrica Cipriani, a member of Vonn's inner circle, shortly before delivering the update.\n\n### LATEST SPORTS NEWS:\n\n\n\n\n  * Luke Littler at loggerheads with girlfriend Faith Millar as darts star reveals dream plan\n  * Lindsey Vonn airlifted to hospital and left screaming in agony as Winter Olympic dream ends\n  * Laura Woods refuses to defend Eni Aluko as pundit goes on another rant about men taking women's jobs\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\"She said the good news is that Lindsey Vonn's doctor, who did her knee, was here on the hill and was able to get in that helicopter with her,\" Alcott relayed.\n\nCipriani's husband, Chris Knight, serves as Vonn's coach, making the situation particularly difficult for those closest to the American star.\n\nEven Cipriani herself had no further information on Vonn's condition, Alcott explained.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe former British skier described how challenging it has been for the team members who have devoted themselves entirely to Vonn's comeback attempt, with Cipriani simply trying to hold herself together whilst managing what she could.\n\nThe race ultimately concluded with American success despite the traumatic circumstances, as Vonn's compatriot Breezy Johnson claimed victory.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nGermany's Emma Aicher secured the silver medal, whilst Italian favourite Sofia Goggia rounded out the podium in third position.\n\nThe downhill final was marred by a second serious incident not long after Vonn's accident.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nAndorran skier Cande Moreno crashed in similar fashion and also required helicopter evacuation from the mountain after receiving medical attention on the course.\n\nThe double airlift cast a shadow over what should have been a celebratory occasion for Johnson, who took gold in an event that will be remembered as much for its drama as its sporting achievement.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards:The GB News Editorial Charter **",
  "title": "Lindsey Vonn update emerges after horrific crash at Winter Olympics left star screaming in pain"
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