CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) \u2014 Lindsey Vonn\u2019s father stated on Monday that if his daughter had any say in the matter, she would not continue racing. Following a leg fracture sustained during a downhill event over the weekend, Vonn will not be returning to the Winter Olympics. <\/p>\n
\u201cShe\u2019s 41 years old, and this marks the conclusion of her skiing career,\u201d Alan Kildow said during a phone interview with The Associated Press. \u201cAs long as I have any influence, Lindsey will not compete in any more ski races.\u201d <\/p>\n
Kildow, along with Vonn\u2019s older brother and two sisters, has stayed by her side at a hospital in Treviso, where she was airlifted after crashing on the course in Cortina on Sunday. <\/p>\n
The hospital confirmed late Sunday that Vonn underwent surgery on her left leg, and the U.S. Ski Team reported that her condition was stable. No further updates have been provided since then. <\/p>\n
While Kildow refrained from sharing specific details about her injuries, he spoke about her mindset. <\/p>\n
\u201cShe\u2019s an incredibly strong individual,\u201d he said. \u201cShe is familiar with physical pain, fully understands her situation, and is managing it well. Honestly, better than I expected. She\u2019s very, very resilient.\u201d <\/p>\n
Kildow, a former ski racer who taught Vonn how to race, stayed overnight in her hospital room. <\/p>\n
\u201cShe\u2019s never alone; there\u2019s always someone with her,\u201d he said. \u201cWhile she\u2019s here, there will be people here.\u201d <\/p>\n
The family witnessed the crash from the finish area along with other spectators. <\/p>\n
\u201cInitially, it was pure shock and horror watching such a crash,\u201d Kildow shared. \u201cIt was both dramatic and traumatic. The thought of the impact\u2019s consequences is terrifying.\u201d <\/p>\n
\u201cYou can experience emotional and psychological shock,\u201d he added. \u201cAccepting what happened is difficult. But she\u2019s receiving excellent care… The USOC and U.S. Ski Team have top-tier medical professionals with her, and the treatment here in Italy is outstanding.\u201d <\/p>\n