Lindsey Vonn 'yet to stand' but returns home to US
Summary
Lindsey Vonn, an accomplished skier, has returned to the United States after undergoing four surgeries due to a broken leg suffered at the Winter Olympics. Although she has not yet been able to stand since the crash, she is home and plans to have more medical procedures.Key Facts
- Lindsey Vonn, 41, broke her leg during a downhill race at the Winter Olympics.
- This incident happened 13 seconds into her race when she hit a gate and was then airlifted to a hospital.
- She was diagnosed with a complex tibia fracture in her left leg.
- After nine days in a hospital in Italy, she was released and returned to the U.S.
- Vonn competed despite having a ruptured ACL in a prior race but wanted to finish her Olympic career.
- She retired in 2019 as a highly decorated female skier but returned to compete in 2024.
- Vonn's career includes eight podium finishes in recent World Cup events, including two gold medals.
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