Lindsey Vonn not ready to decide if she’ll ski again after Olympics crash
Summary
Lindsey Vonn is recovering from a serious leg injury she suffered during the Winter Olympics downhill ski race. She has had eight surgeries and needs at least one more before she can consider skiing again, but she has not yet decided if she will return to racing.Key Facts
- Lindsey Vonn crashed during the women’s downhill skiing race at the Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.
- She suffered a complex fracture in her left leg that almost led to amputation.
- Vonn has had eight surgeries so far and needs at least one more to repair a torn ACL in the same knee.
- She is currently using crutches and is expected to start walking short distances soon.
- Any return to skiing would be at least a year and a half away due to recovery and future surgery.
- Vonn is undecided about retiring or continuing her ski career.
- She ended a six-year break from skiing to compete at the Olympics but her season ended early due to the injury.
- Vonn has a history of injuries but says this one is the most painful and severe she has experienced.
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