Whoops: Skier Lindsey Vonn Injures Back Two Days After Bashing Trump

Skiing star Lindsey Vonn suffered a back injury during a World Cup super-G race in Switzerland Saturday, two days after she criticized President Donald Trump in an interview about next year's Winter Olympics.

Vonn crossed the finish line in obvious distress, almost one second behind the then-leader, and slumped to the snow.

Vonn's tentative run after jarring her back early on placed her 24th, trailing 1.56 seconds behind the surprise winner, Jasmine Flury of Switzerland. The race was shortened due to strong winds higher up the mountain.

Vonn stayed in the finish house to be treated, and one hour later limped slowly into a waiting car to be driven from the St. Moritz course.

Looks like i have an acute facet (spinal joint) dysfunction. I got compressed on the 6th gate and my back seized up. Rested and had a lot of therapy tonight. We will see how I feel tomorrow and then decide if I will race. Thanks for the support 🙏🏻

— lindsey vonn (@lindseyvonn) December 9, 2017

Our @usskiteam doctor checked me out and no imaging is needed 🙌🏻 just need the joint and the muscles to calm down so I can move again.

— lindsey vonn (@lindseyvonn) December 9, 2017

Unfortunately I will not be able to race today. I am extremely disappointed but my biggest goal this season is the Olympics and I need to take care of myself now so I can be ready for next week, and more importantly, for February. As always, thank you for the well wishes ❤️🙏🏻

— lindsey vonn (@lindseyvonn) December 10, 2017

Donald Trump Broke Me. pic.twitter.com/gNTosKIzEO

— Corp Jihad Watch (@JohnGaltReport) December 9, 2017

Karma

— Lands & Grooves (@themacinator) December 9, 2017

Just take a knee

— g8torlenny (@LeonardCooperma) December 9, 2017

Go girl! Break a leg girl! No, really, break a leg!

— B. Chappy #Trump2020 #Maga (@ChiappiJr) December 9, 2017

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— ThatGuy (@TRC20161) December 10, 2017