What they said

"It's hard to swallow that @lindseyvonn won't be competing in Sochi, but I'm incredibly impressed at her determination. She's a true #hero."

US teammate Mikaela Schiffrin, the World Cup and world champion in the slalom on Twitter

"Bummed Lindsey Vonn. Our team is not the same without you. You leave big shoes to fill for the rest of the year, but I am trying hard to do it! Can't wait to have you back pushing our team next year."