Lindsey Vonn’s attempt to win the Olympic downhill at age 41 ended in a terrifying crash just seconds into her run, leaving her with a broken left leg.

She was airlifted from the course and later underwent surgery in Italy, with doctors saying she is in stable condition.

The fall likely ends the storied career of the four-time overall World Cup champion, who was competing on a rebuilt right knee and a recently injured left knee.

The incident cast a shadow over the race, though teammate Breezy Johnson won gold in a bittersweet moment for the U.S. team, ESPN has reported.

Vonn’s crash drew widespread tributes, underscoring both the danger of the sport and her enduring legacy as one of alpine skiing’s greatest athletes.