Vonn still in 'survival mode' after Olympic crash
Summary
Lindsey Vonn, a top American alpine skier, is recovering after a serious leg and ankle crash at the 2026 Winter Olympics. She has had eight surgeries and faces at least a year and a half of recovery before she can consider returning to training or racing.Key Facts
- Lindsey Vonn crashed during the women's downhill event at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.
- She suffered a complex fracture in her left leg and ankle and had eight operations so far.
- Surgery prevented the need to amputate her leg.
- Vonn said she may retire or may race again but has not made any decision yet.
- She has one more surgery planned to remove metal and replace her ACL (anterior cruciate ligament).
- Recovery after the final surgery will take about six months, making total recovery about 18 months.
- Vonn has won 84 World Cup races and was the Olympic downhill champion in 2010.
- She returned to skiing in 2024 after retiring in 2019 following previous serious injuries.
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