Lindsey Vonn Breaks Silence After Having 3rd Surgery Since Olympic Crash
Summary
Lindsey Vonn, a well-known U.S. skier, recently had her third leg surgery after a crash during a ski event before the Winter Olympics in Italy. Despite the surgeries, her Olympic career is likely over due to the long recovery period and her age.Key Facts
- Lindsey Vonn is a successful U.S. skier who injured her leg in a crash before the Winter Olympics.
- She tore her ACL during a World Cup run in Switzerland, a week before the Olympics.
- Vonn had a serious fall during the Olympics and needed to be airlifted to a hospital.
- She has undergone three surgeries for a complex fracture in her leg.
- Doctors say her recovery will keep her off her leg for at least 6-8 weeks.
- Vonn shared a message thanking medical staff and supporters for their help.
- Due to her age and the long recovery, her return to another Olympics is unlikely.
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