Milan, 9 February (LaPresse) – ‘Vonn? She has the solidarity of the IOC, we cannot say whether she should or should not have participated. It was she who made the decision to compete after consulting with her team’. This was stated by Pierre Ducrey, IOC Sports Director, during a press conference at the Main Media Centre in Milan. On the same subject, Andrea Francisi, Milan Cortina 2026 Chief Games Operations Officer, added: ‘Vonn? The protocol for the protection of athletes' health was respected, and she also has the solidarity of the Organising Committee.’