Vonn’s Father on Alpine Crash That Broke Her Leg: ‘There Will Be No More Ski Races’

The father of the Olympic gold medalist calls for her retirement at age 41, after the downhill crash at the Milan Cortina Games left her with a fractured tibia.

Lindsey Vonn concentrates ahead of a training run at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Feb. 6, 2026. Marco Trovati/AP Photo

The father of Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn is speaking out following her terrifying downhill crash at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy that left her badly injured.

In an interview with The Associated Press published Feb. 9, Alan Kildow expressed concern for his daughter’s health and safety, noting the risks of racing outweigh any competitive ambitions.