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'No regrets' - Vonn sustains 'complex tibia fracture'

'No regrets' - Vonn sustains 'complex tibia fracture'

Summary

American skier Lindsey Vonn suffered a serious leg injury during the women's downhill race at the Winter Olympics. Despite her injuries, she stated she has no regrets about competing and emphasized the risk involved in ski racing.

Key Facts

  • Lindsey Vonn crashed and got a "complex tibia fracture" in a race at the Winter Olympics.
  • She had surgery on her left leg after being airlifted to a hospital in Treviso.
  • Vonn was racing with a previous injury involving torn ligaments in her left knee.
  • The crash happened 13 seconds into her run when her arm hit a gate.
  • She was competing in her fifth and last Olympic Games.
  • Vonn stated her injuries did not cause her crash.
  • She expressed that the decision to race carried inherent risk, drawing both praise and criticism.
  • Vonn emphasized the importance of taking risks and pursuing dreams in life.
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