Sweden's Aaron Lindström to remain hospitalized after big crash at Milan Cortina Paralympics
Aaron Lindstroem, of Sweden, competes in the alpine skiing men's downhill standing competition at the 2026 Winter Paralympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Saturday, March 7, 2026. Credit: AP/Emilio Morenatti
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy — A Swedish Para alpine skier is expected to stay hospitalized for two days after a hard crash at the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
The Swedish Paralympic committee said Aaron Lindström will remain under observation after sustaining a severe concussion and a minor collapsed lung. The committee posted a photo on Instagram of Lindström smiling in the hospital with his mom and dad by his side.
One of Sweden’s hopes for medals at the Paralympics, Lindström crashed during a jump in his run in the standing Super-G race on Monday. He lost balance and went sideways in the air and couldn't avoid a hard crash.
The race had to be interrupted for several minutes as doctors attended to Lindström at the site of the accident.
He was carried down the slope on a stretcher and was immediately taken to a hospital.
The 25-year-old Lindström had finished fourth in the downhill standing race on Saturday.
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