Lindsey Vonn's devastating crash at World Championships

American skier Lindsey Vonn suffered a severe crash during the downhill event at the World Championships on Sunday, fracturing her tibia and putting her Olympic hopes in jeopardy.

After the crash, Vonn wrote on her Instagram page that she was simply trying to get closer to a line, about 5 inches away, when her right hand hit a gate, causing her body to twist. She also emphasized that her previous injuries, including an ACL injury she sustained just a week ago, had no connection to the crash.

Vonn expressed no regrets about her decision to compete. "As far as I'm concerned, I gave it a chance to win, which is a win in itself. I always knew this sport was risky," she wrote.

Some users argued that Vonn shouldn't have competed after suffering an injury just a week ago. However, those familiar with the risks of skiing supported Vonn's decision.

"People who don't know about skiing don't understand what happened," said Vonn's American teammate Keely Cashman. "Her hand hit the gate, which twisted her body. She was going 70 miles per hour."

Cashman also stressed that Vonn's crash had no connection to her ACL injury.

Vonn's father, Alan Kildow, believes she should retire from competitive skiing. "She's 41, and that's the end of her career," he said.

Vonn's three brothers, sister, and father were by her side in the hospital.

Italian skier Federica Brignone supported Vonn's decision. "It's her body, she decides," she said.

Vonn's American teammate Kyle Negomir also backed her decision. "Lindsey is a grown woman and an amazing skier. She makes her own decisions," he said.