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10-02-2026
Lindsey Vonn, a five-time Olympian and Team USA skier, suffered a devastating crash during the women's downhill race at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina, Italy, resulting in a complex tibia fracture. In her first social media post after the incident, Vonn expressed that she has 'no regrets' about competing despite a recent ACL injury and stated that she dared to dream big and had worked hard to achieve her Olympic goals. Vonn's crash was severe, and she was airlifted to a hospital where she underwent orthopedic surgery. Despite the intense physical pain and the abrupt end to her Olympic participation, Vonn encouraged others to take chances and pursue their dreams, even if they don't pan out.
Entities: Lindsey Vonn, Cortina, Italy, Team USA, 2026 Winter Olympics • Tone: positive • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
10-02-2026
The United States is fielding its biggest Winter Olympics team ever for the 2026 Games, with 232 athletes competing in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. Team USA has won two gold medals so far, with Breezy Johnson winning in women's downhill and U.S. figure skaters winning in the team event. Norway topped the medal count at the last Winter Games and holds the all-time record for winter medals. The article provides an update on the medal count and highlights Team USA's performance.
Entities: United States, Winter Olympics, 2026 Games, Milan, Cortina d'Ampezzo • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
10-02-2026
The U.S. curling mixed doubles team, consisting of Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse, has reached the final of the Milano Cortina Games after defeating Italy 9-8. They will face Swedish siblings Isabella and Rasmus Wrana in the gold medal match on Tuesday, Feb. 10. Dropkin and Thiesse, who have been teaming up since 2022, won the U.S. its first world title in mixed doubles curling in 2023. Curling runs in both of their families, with Dropkin's parents being involved in a junior program and Thiesse's mother competing for Team USA. The U.S. duo will compete against the Swedish siblings, who upset the British duo in the other semifinal.
Entities: Korey Dropkin, Cory Thiesse, Milano Cortina Games, Italy, Sweden • Tone: positive • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
10-02-2026
US skier Lindsey Vonn suffered a complex tibia fracture in a crash during the women's downhill final at the Winter Olympics in Cortina, Italy. Despite having already ruptured her ACL last month, Vonn competed in her fifth and final Games. She expressed 'no regrets' about competing, acknowledging the risks of ski racing but valuing the experience. Vonn underwent initial surgery and will require multiple surgeries to fix her injury properly. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) stated that the decision for Vonn to compete was entirely her own.
Entities: Lindsey Vonn, Winter Olympics, Cortina, Italy, International Olympic Committee (IOC) • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
