Lindsey Vonn’s Crash

Alpine skiing is thrilling because it’s beautiful and terrifying in equal amounts. Lindsey Vonn, repping for Team USA, had an unfortunate crash in a downhill run and was airlifted to a hospital, where she underwent surgery to stabilize a fracture in her left leg. Vonn later shared that her arm got hooked inside a gate, twisting her into the crash. She doesn’t seem to have any regrets and emphasized that racing is always a risk. Whether you love her or just respect the sport, it was a really awkward and painful moment to watch.

Snoop Dogg’s Security vs. a Speed Skating Legend

Snoop Dogg showed up in Milan as an honorary coach for Team USA, but the vibe got messy when Dutch commentator Marianne Timmer, a speed skating legend, said she was pushed up against a wall by Snoop’s security while trying to interview athletes. Timmer stated that she instructed Snoop’s goons to “act normal” due to the wide hallway and ample space, but the situation escalated further. This incident illustrates the clash between celebrity culture and true sports excellence.

Jake Paul Crying After Jutta Leerdam’s Win

Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam won gold in the women’s 1000m on February 9, reportedly setting an Olympic record time of 1:12.31. But the news outlets cared less about that and more about her fiancé, influencer/boxer Jake Paul, posting a video of him bawling his eyes out while celebrating with her family. A grown man crying tears of happiness should not be in the news, and yet here we are.