Lindsey Vonn’s dad gives update after intensive care move as emotional plea sent
Alan Kildow, father of Lindsey Vonn, has given an update on the skiing star after she was airlifted to hospital following a devastating crash at the Winter Olympics
Lindsey Vonn’s father has provided an update on the skiing star’s condition after she was airlifted to the hospital following a crash at the Winter Olympics. Vonn suffered a crash during the downhill competition in Cortina on Sunday while representing Team USA, and was subsequently taken to the hospital via a helicopter.
Vonn was forced to undergo surgery after suffering a fracture in her left leg and is in a stable condition, but reports later emerged that the 41-year-old was taken to intensive care for her own privacy.
The skiing superstar took part in this year’s Winter Olympics despite suffering a ruptured ACL just days before the event began.
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Her father, Alan Kildow, has been with his daughter at the hospital and has now provided an update on Vonn’s condition, while also making clear he wants her to hang up her skis for good.
“She’s 41 years old and this is the end of her career,” Kildow told The Associated Press.
“There will be no more ski races for Lindsey Vonn, as long as I have anything to say about it.”
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He added: “She’s a very strong individual. She knows physical pain and she understands the circumstances that she finds herself in. And she’s able to handle it. Better than I expected. She’s a very, very strong person. And so I think she’s handling it real well.
“She’s well cared for,” he continued. “And the USOC and the US Ski team have a very, very top-notch doctor with her and she is being very well cared for here in Italy.”
Vonn’s sister, Karin Kildow, offered an update on Vonn’s health soon after the crash, stating that the skiing star was fully aware of the risks before taking part in the Olympics.
“I mean that definitely was the last thing we wanted to see and it happened quick and when that happens, you’re just immediately hoping she’s okay,” Karin Kildow said.
“It was scary because when you start to see the stretchers being put out, it’s not a good sign.
“But she really… she just dared greatly and she put it all out there. So it’s really hard to see, but we just really hope she’s okay.
“She does have all of her surgeons and her PT staff here and her doctors, so I’m sure they’ll give us a report and we’ll meet her at whatever hospital she’s at.”
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