Vonn has ninth operation after Olympic crash
Summary
American skier Lindsey Vonn has undergone her ninth operation since breaking her leg and ankle in a crash during the 2026 Winter Olympics. Surgeons removed hardware from earlier procedures and repaired her ACL; she said her bones had healed and recovery may take another six to nine months.Key Facts
- Vonn, 42, announced the operation in a social media video before the procedure.
- She said surgeons would remove hardware placed during eight earlier procedures.
- Vonn said her bones had healed, allowing surgeons to repair her ACL.
- She said recovery from the ACL repair may take another six to nine months.
- Vonn crashed 13 seconds into the Olympic downhill race in Cortina after striking a gate.
- She had ruptured ligaments in her left knee nine days before the Olympic race.
- Vonn won the Olympic downhill in 2010 and has 84 World Cup victories.
- She retired in 2019 and returned to competition in 2024 after a partial right knee replacement.
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