Lindsey Vonn is still in the hospital after suffering a complex tibia fracture in her left leg during the women’s downhill event that took place during the Winter Olympics in Italy on Sunday, Feb. 8. Vonn has undergone three surgeries on her road to recovery.
"I had my 3rd surgery today and it was successful," Vonn, 41, captioned an Instagram post on Wednesday, Feb. 11. "Success today has a completely different meaning than it did a few days ago. I’m making progress and while it is slow, I know I’ll be ok. Thankful for all of the incredible medical staff, friends, family, who have been by my side and the beautiful outpouring of love and support from people around the world. Also, huge congrats to my teammates and all of the Team USA athletes who are out there inspiring me and giving me something to cheer for."
Vonn's injury was shocking to all who were watching her inspiring return to The Games. Just 13 seconds into her run, Vonn's right shoulder clipped a gate, causing her to lose control. Her body flipped a few times before she landed in the snow. Many people who watched the event heard Vonn yell out in pain. Medical personnel approached her and she ended up being taken off the mountain by way of a helicopter.
"Yesterday my Olympic dream did not finish the way I dreamt it would. It wasn’t a story book ending or a fairy tail, it was just life. I dared to dream and had worked so hard to achieve it. Because in Downhill ski racing the difference between a strategic line and a catastrophic injury can be as small as 5 inches," Vonn captioned an Instagram post one day after her crash.
"While yesterday did not end the way I had hoped, and despite the intense physical pain it caused, I have no regrets. Standing in the starting gate yesterday was an incredible feeling that I will never forget. Knowing I stood there having a chance to win was a victory in and of itself. I also knew that racing was a risk. It always was and always will be an incredibly dangerous sport," she added.
Vonn isn't a stranger to injuries. In April 2024, she underwent a partial knee replacement in her right knee. Years prior, in 2019, Vonn announced that she was retiring from professional skiing. However, after her knee surgery, she started training again and she realized that she really missed competing. It's unclear now, after her latest injury, if she will continue to compete or if she will retire for good.
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