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Lindsey Vonn shared an X‑ray showing extensive hardware in her leg from a complex tibia fracture she suffered during a downhill crash at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, detailing a lengthy recovery and multiple surgeries as she contemplates a comeback at 41; she had ruptured her ACL days before the Games and also mourned the death of her dog Leo during the tough period.
Lindsey Vonn has returned to the United States after fracturing her tibia and rupturing her ACL in a Winter Olympics crash. She’s undergone multiple surgeries, remains immobile in a hospital bed, and is not yet able to stand as she begins a lengthy recovery plan.
Lindsey Vonn, at 41, plans to compete in the women's downhill at the 2026 Winter Olympics despite a ruptured ACL and a titanium-reconstructed knee, insisting she won’t let fear or safety concerns stop her. Experts caution about the risk of further damage, while mentors and fans praise her grit as she pursues a final, headline-grabbing Olympic run.
Lindsey Vonn disputes a doctor's claim that her ACL wasn’t a fresh tear, saying her ACL is 100% ruptured after a World Cup crash. She’s continued training at Olimpia delle Tofane in Cortina ahead of the Winter Olympics 2026, posting solid times in two runs, with Sunday’s downhill a possibility and participation in other events yet to be decided.