American skier Lindsey Vonn suffers hairline knee fracture in crash

    By Greg Botelho and Brooke Bowman, CNN

    Updated 1903 GMT (0303 HKT) February 27, 2016

    Lindsey Vonn is stretchered away on a sled after crashing out of the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup women's Super-G in Soldeu, Andorra.
    Photos: Lindsey Vonn crashes out of Soldeu super G
    Lindsey Vonn is stretchered away on a sled after crashing out of the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup women's Super-G in Soldeu, Andorra.
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    The event was delayed amid strong snow and winds Saturday.
    Photos: Lindsey Vonn crashes out of Soldeu super G
    The event was delayed amid strong snow and winds Saturday.
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    Vonn crashed towards the end of her run. She looked like she was about to register the fastest time of the day when she crashed.
    Photos: Lindsey Vonn crashes out of Soldeu super G
    Vonn crashed towards the end of her run. She looked like she was about to register the fastest time of the day when she crashed.
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    The U.S. ski star has been on fine form this season.
    Photos: Lindsey Vonn crashes out of Soldeu super G
    The U.S. ski star has been on fine form this season.
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    She led the overall World Cup standings heading into Saturday's super G competition in Soldeu.
    Photos: Lindsey Vonn crashes out of Soldeu super G
    She led the overall World Cup standings heading into Saturday's super G competition in Soldeu.
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    Vonn raises her arms after crossing the finish line at Cortina d'Ampezzo earlier in 2016.
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    Vonn raises her arms after crossing the finish line at Cortina d'Ampezzo earlier in 2016.
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    That victory was Vonn's 37th in World Cup downhill races, more than any other skier.
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    That victory was Vonn's 37th in World Cup downhill races, more than any other skier.
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    Vonn (center) stands on the podium with Larisa Yurkiw of Canada (L) and Laura Gut of Switzerland (R) who finished second and third respectively at Cortina d'Ampezzo.
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    Vonn (center) stands on the podium with Larisa Yurkiw of Canada (L) and Laura Gut of Switzerland (R) who finished second and third respectively at Cortina d'Ampezzo.
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    A delighted Vonn celebrates by spraying champagne over her bystanders.
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    A delighted Vonn celebrates by spraying champagne over her bystanders.
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    Story highlights

    • The Audi FIS Ski World Cup event in Andorra was delayed several hours by strong snow, winds
    • When it resumed, Lindsey Vonn crashed near the end of her run; she was taken off via sled
    • The American skier has a history of injuries, including an ACL/MCL tear in late 2013

    (CNN)Lindsey Vonn has had her share of ups and downs on the ski slopes.

    What happened Saturday definitely qualifies as the latter.