Lindsey Vonn will no longer be able to compete in alpine ski racing at the Winter Olympics, but the support she is receiving continues to grow.
The American alpine ski racer was involved in an accident during the weekend’s downhill event and had to be airlifted from the venue. She later confirmed that she suffered a complex tibia fracture as a result of the hard fall but is now in stable condition.
Support poured in for the American legend, and the latest to send her a heartfelt message was Emmy and Golden Globe winner Mariska Hargitay, best known for her starring role in the TV series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
Hargitay wrote a poem for Vonn and posted it on Instagram.
“You are standing on the podium of everything that matters,” one line from the poem reads.
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Other TV celebrities commented on Hargitay’s post, including her co-star Danny Pino and Suits actress Sara Rafferty.
Vonn returned the warm message by commenting on the actress’ post, “Love you so much ❤️🙏🏻🥹.”
Hargitay has been actively cheering for her close friend in the lead-up to the 2026 Winter Olympics. The actress posted a photo of herself skiing and gave Vonn a shoutout five weeks ago. She also shared three additional photos as messages of support on the day of the race featuring the letters BELV or "Believe."
Vonn has already proven herself on every stage, winning one gold and two bronze medals at the Olympics, as well as two gold medals at the World Championships.
Although Vonn did not finish the event, she remains in good spirits and emphasized that she has no regrets.
“I hope if you take away anything from my journey it’s that you all have the courage to dare greatly. Life is too short not to take chances on yourself. Because the only failure in life is not trying,” she wrote in her first Instagram post since the accident.