Vonn shaken by injury scare

ST MORITZ, Switzerland - American Lindsey Vonn sustained an injury during the World Cup super-G race in St Moritz on Saturday as Switzerland's Lara Gut crashed halfway down the course.

Vonn, a four-time overall World Cup champion and considered the finest woman skier of her generation, fell to the ground grimacing after crossing the finishing line before she staggered away with what appeared to be either a hip or back injury.

Vonn, who finished 24th, spent just under an hour in the medical treatment tent before being escorted to a waiting car and being driven away. The 33-year-old walked the few meters to the car with great difficulty.