Lindsey Vonn to miss final super-G before Milan Winter Olympics after downhill crash

Lindsey Vonn in downhill action before nasty crash
Lindsey Vonn in downhill action before nasty crashReuters / Denis Balibouse

US Alpine ski ‍great Lindsey Vonn has ruled herself out of ​the final women's World Cup super-G before the Milano ‌Cortina Olympics on Saturday ‌after injuring her knee in a downhill crash.

The 41-year-old was taken to hospital on ⁠Friday after falling in a ‌race that was then cancelled ​due to the weather conditions.

The 2010 gold medallist said afterwards that her dream of an Olympic comeback was ‌not over.

"Unfortunately I won't be able to race today...wishing all my teammates a ⁠great race," Vonn posted on Instagram.

"Thank you for all of the love and support I have received. Means the world to me. Doing my best right now..."

The first training run for the February 8 ⁠women's Olympic downhill is ‌scheduled for Wednesday.

Vonn had been on the start list for Saturday's super-G with bib number 15.

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