Summary
Lindsey Vonn, a well-known American skier, suffered a serious leg injury during the Winter Olympics, which required multiple surgeries. After being in the hospital for nearly two weeks, she was released and is now focusing on her recovery. Vonn plans to rehabilitate over the next year, although this might mark the end of her Olympic career.
Key Facts
- Lindsey Vonn tore her ACL a week before the Winter Olympics.
- Despite the injury, she chose to compete and later suffered a complex fracture in her leg.
- Vonn underwent more than five surgeries in Italy and spent nearly two weeks hospitalized.
- She has now been released from the hospital and moved to a hotel.
- Vonn is focusing on rehabilitation, including progressing from a wheelchair to crutches.
- Her complete recovery is expected to take about a year.
- Vonn, who is 41 years old, may not return for the next Winter Olympics in 2030.
