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Lindsey Vonn Airlifted; Fans Slam Coverage

February 8, 2026 | Edition #407 |
Oh no… these were the words that likely echoed across the Winter Olympics today after what unfolded. Lindsey Vonn became the center of every headline, and inevitably, the focus of our newsletter today as well.
AROUND THE RINGS

TODAY’S POLL
As you read above, fans heavily criticized how visuals of Lindsey Vonn wailing in pain were shown in the broadcast. Tell us,
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While Lindsey Vonn suffered a heartbreaking injury, her American compatriot, Breezy Johnson, delivered a moment of joy by winning Olympic downhill gold at the Milan Winter Olympics.
Mikaela Shiffrin and the rest of Team USA watched on and cheered as she became the second American women after Vonn to win an Olympic downhill gold. Watch the video to see how they supported their teammate even from indoors.

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