"The race on the demanding Mont Lachaux slope was called off on Friday, January 30, after just six athletes had started. Three of those six-Nina Ortlieb, Marte Monsen, and Lindsey Vonn-failed to finish, with Vonn's crash ultimately becoming the defining moment of the morning. Television cameras continued rolling as the American was airlifted from the course, while visibly frustrated athletes gathered at the race start as the decision was radioed up, their reactions quickly spreading across social media."
"Breezy Johnson openly expressed her frustration, noting she had raced in significantly worse conditions earlier in the season. Germany's Kira Weidle-Winkelmann appeared confused by the decision, saying, "The coach says it's fine." An American team coach joins in confirming that multiple national federations had voiced their displeasure. One athlete off camera can be heard saying that that recent races in places like Tarvisio, Italy, went ahead in arguably poorer conditions."
Officials canceled the women's World Cup downhill in Crans-Montana after six starters, three of whom failed to finish, including Lindsey Vonn. Vonn's crash became the defining moment as television cameras captured her airlift from the course while racers waited at the start for the decision. Several athletes voiced anger and confusion on hot microphones, citing prior races held in worse conditions; national federations reportedly expressed displeasure. Comparisons to events in Tarvisio raised questions about consistency and possible external influence. Sofia Goggia said, "Some athletes count more than others," intensifying perceptions of unequal treatment. Vonn retained her commanding lead in the season downhill standings.
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