Legendary Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn has spoken out for the first time after her frightening crash during the 2026 Winter Olympics — but it’s her father’s blunt message that’s now making headlines. After the 41‑year‑old suffered a serious broken leg in the downhill race, her dad Alan Kildow didn’t mince words, saying this should mark the end of her racing career if he has anything to say about it.

“I’ve watched my daughter go down that hill … and I don’t want to see her go back out there again,” Kildow told The Associated Press, declaring that Lindsey will have “no more ski races … as long as I have anything to say about it.” He added that at 41 years old and following such a severe injury, he believes her competitive ski career should stop now rather than continue risking further harm.

Vonn herself, currently hospitalized in Treviso, Italy after surgery on her broken tibia, took to Instagram to share her own perspective on the incident. In her first public message since the crash, she acknowledged the emotional and physical toll of the ordeal but affirmed: “I have no regrets.” She explained that the crash stemmed from clipping a gate — not from prior injuries — and reflected on the inherent risks of downhill skiing.

“Life is too short not to take chances on yourself. Because the only failure in life is not trying,” she wrote, reminding fans why she chose to compete at the Olympics one last time.

The incident came just days after Vonn had suffered a torn ACL, an injury she had been training through in her bid for an Olympic medal. Despite that, she had shown competitive form in pre‑Olympic races — but the downhill event was abruptly cut short when her race went wrong just seconds into her run.

Kildow’s comments reflect both the scare of witnessing his daughter’s crash and the reality of the physical demands of elite ski racing. “Downhill is brutally dangerous,” he noted, acknowledging the emotional impact of seeing Lindsey injured and sidelined.

Fans have reacted strongly online — some agreeing with Alan Kildow’s protective stance, while others hope Lindsey makes her own decision about the future of her skiing career. Regardless, the message from her father is clear: after this crash, he wants her safely off the slopes for good.

As Lindsey continues her recovery, one thing remains certain: her legacy as one of the greatest alpine skiers ever will endure, whether she chooses to walk away now or fight another fight in the world of winter sports.