Lindsey Vonn's Injury and Recovery
Lindsey Vonn, a prominent ski racer, still requires at least one more surgery for a complex tibia fracture, fractured fibular head, tibial plateau, and torn ACL sustained during the 2026 Winter Olympics, as reported on May 23, 2026. As of May 23, 2026: Vonn has been seen performing unassisted pull-ups and attended the Met Gala without crutches, indicating significant progress in her recovery. She sustained the severe leg injury on February 8, 2026, which required multiple surgeries, including a fifth one lasting over six hours, and her leg was saved from amputation. Vonn is not ruling out a return to competitive skiing and has been linked romantically to French ski racer Matthieu Bailet.
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May 2026 — 2 developments
Lindsey Vonn still requires at least one more surgery for her complex tibia fracture, fractured fibular head, tibial plateau, and torn ACL sustained during the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Lindsey Vonn still requires at least one more surgery for her complex tibia fracture, fractured fibular head, tibial plateau, and torn ACL sustained during the 2026 Winter Olympics. She has been seen performing unassisted pull-ups and attended the Met Gala without crutches as part of her recovery. Vonn has also been linked romantically to French ski racer Matthieu Bailet.
Lindsey Vonn attended the Met Gala in May 2026, walking without crutches for the first time since her severe tibia fracture at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Lindsey Vonn attended the Met Gala in May 2026, walking without crutches for the first time since her severe tibia fracture at the 2026 Winter Olympics. She has also shared her experiences with USC graduates, emphasizing perseverance through setbacks.
April 2026 — 1 developments
Lindsey Vonn is continuing her recovery from a complex tibia fracture sustained at the 2026 Winter Olympics, now seen using crutches and an ankle boot.
Lindsey Vonn is continuing her recovery from a complex tibia fracture sustained at the 2026 Winter Olympics, now seen using crutches and an ankle boot. Discussions are ongoing regarding safety concerns with ski bindings, including the development of a 'smart binding'.
March 2026 — 6 developments
Lindsey Vonn is not ruling out a return to competitive skiing following her severe crash at the 2026 Winter Olympics, where she sustained a complex tibia fracture.
Lindsey Vonn is not ruling out a return to competitive skiing following her severe crash at the 2026 Winter Olympics, where she sustained a complex tibia fracture. She is actively engaged in rehabilitation, sharing her progress on social media, and her sister has joined her in recovery.
Lindsey Vonn is reflecting on her career-ending injury sustained at the 2026 Winter Olympics, which …
Lindsey Vonn is reflecting on her career-ending injury sustained at the 2026 Winter Olympics, which included a complex tibia fracture, fibular head fracture, and tibial plateau fracture. She revealed she was competing with a torn ACL, an injury sustained approximately one week before the Games. Vonn hopes to be remembered for her accomplishments prior to the accident.
Lindsey Vonn has shared an update on her recovery from a severe leg injury sustained during the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Lindsey Vonn has shared an update on her recovery from a severe leg injury sustained during the 2026 Winter Olympics. She has begun physical therapy by riding a stationary bike, marking a positive step in her rehabilitation. Vonn previously underwent multiple surgeries for a complex tibia fracture and broken ankle.
Lindsey Vonn's recovery from her severe leg injury sustained during the 2026 Winter Olympics is ongo…
Lindsey Vonn's recovery from her severe leg injury sustained during the 2026 Winter Olympics is ongoing, with reports detailing her return to gym training just four weeks after the crash. Amidst her recovery, she also experienced the death of her dog, Leo, on February 9, 2026, describing the period as "incredibly hard."
Lindsey Vonn has lost her lead in the World Cup downhill standings following her severe leg injury at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Lindsey Vonn has lost her lead in the World Cup downhill standings following her severe leg injury at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Surgery saved her leg from amputation after she sustained a complex tibia fracture and broken ankle during the event. Vonn is now focused on a lengthy recovery process, having returned to gym training.
Lindsey Vonn has returned to gym training just 25 days after sustaining a severe leg injury during the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Lindsey Vonn has returned to gym training just 25 days after sustaining a severe leg injury during the 2026 Winter Olympics. She posted videos on Instagram showing her working out with her injured leg strapped, indicating progress in her recovery.
February 2026 — 15 developments
Lindsey Vonn's leg was saved from amputation after a severe crash on February 8, 2026, during the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Lindsey Vonn's leg was saved from amputation after a severe crash on February 8, 2026, during the 2026 Winter Olympics. She underwent multiple surgeries, including a fifth that lasted over six hours to repair a complex tibia fracture. Vonn has shared a statement acknowledging she will likely lose her World No. 1 ranking.
Lindsey Vonn has been discharged from the hospital and is recovering at home after a severe crash at the 2026 Winter Olympics, where surgery saved her leg from amputation.
Lindsey Vonn has been discharged from the hospital and is recovering at home after a severe crash at the 2026 Winter Olympics, where surgery saved her leg from amputation. She revealed that she also broke her right ankle in the incident and described the injury as the most extreme and painful she has ever faced.
Lindsey Vonn revealed she nearly lost her leg after a severe crash during the 2026 Winter Olympics, developing compartment syndrome that required a fasciotomy to prevent amputation.
Lindsey Vonn revealed she nearly lost her leg after a severe crash during the 2026 Winter Olympics, developing compartment syndrome that required a fasciotomy to prevent amputation. She credited her surgeon for saving her limb, stating her leg was "still in pieces" and she required a blood transfusion.
Lindsey Vonn has undergone her fifth surgery for a complex tibia fracture sustained during the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Lindsey Vonn has undergone her fifth surgery for a complex tibia fracture sustained during the 2026 Winter Olympics. She stated her leg is "still in pieces" and she is not yet able to stand, but defended her Olympic spot to critics. FIS president Johan Eliasch supported her decision, emphasizing athletes determine their own physical limits.
Lindsey Vonn is struggling after her latest surgery for a complex tibia fracture sustained at the 2026 Winter Olympics, with the procedure lasting over six hours.
Lindsey Vonn is struggling after her latest surgery for a complex tibia fracture sustained at the 2026 Winter Olympics, with the procedure lasting over six hours. She is not yet able to stand and is facing a lengthy rehabilitation period. Vonn has shared updates on her recovery, including a picture of her surgically repaired leg.
Lindsey Vonn has undergone her fifth surgery for a complex tibia fracture sustained during the 2026 Winter Olympics and is reportedly struggling post-operation.
Lindsey Vonn has undergone her fifth surgery for a complex tibia fracture sustained during the 2026 Winter Olympics and is reportedly struggling post-operation. She shared a picture of her surgically repaired leg, noting the extensive use of plates and screws, and expressed gratitude to the medical team.
Lindsey Vonn has returned to the U.
Lindsey Vonn has returned to the U.S. and is still hospitalized following her fourth surgery for a complex tibia fracture sustained at the 2026 Winter Olympics. She stated her leg is "still in pieces" after the over six-hour procedure, which required numerous plates and screws. Vonn is reportedly struggling and unable to stand.
Lindsey Vonn has been cleared to return to the United States following her fourth surgery for a broken leg sustained at the Winter Olympics.
Lindsey Vonn has been cleared to return to the United States following her fourth surgery for a broken leg sustained at the Winter Olympics. She announced that the latest procedure was successful and reflected positively on her experience despite the injury.
Lindsey Vonn has undergone a second surgery following her crash at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Lindsey Vonn has undergone a second surgery following her crash at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The procedure was performed to address swelling and blood flow in her fractured left leg. Her father has expressed a desire for her to retire after this incident.
Lindsey Vonn has provided an update on her injury sustained during the 2026 Winter Olympics, stating…
Lindsey Vonn has provided an update on her injury sustained during the 2026 Winter Olympics, stating that her ACL and past injuries were not the cause of the crash, but rather being '5 inches too tight on my line' which caused her arm to hook a gate. She sustained a complex tibia fracture requiring multiple surgeries. Vonn has been in a hospital bed since her race and has undergone three surgeries the previous week, with more planned. She expressed no regrets about the incident, stating, 'I dared to dream and had worked so hard to achieve it.'
US skiing great Lindsey Vonn has undergone surgery on a fractured left leg following her crash at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
US skiing great Lindsey Vonn has undergone surgery on a fractured left leg following her crash at the 2026 Winter Olympics. She competed in the event with only one working ACL, and is reported to be stable after the procedure. This incident is widely expected to mark the end of her competitive career.
Following her crash during the Olympic downhill race, American ski great Lindsey Vonn underwent surgery on a broken leg in an Italian hospital.
Following her crash during the Olympic downhill race, American ski great Lindsey Vonn underwent surgery on a broken leg in an Italian hospital. She was being treated in Treviso after being airlifted from the high-speed crash in Cortina d'Ampezzo.
The crash at the 2026 Winter Olympics is widely expected to be the final race of Lindsey Vonn's illustrious career.
The crash at the 2026 Winter Olympics is widely expected to be the final race of Lindsey Vonn's illustrious career. Having come out of retirement to compete, the incident brings a premature and unfortunate end to her Olympic campaign.
Following her crash, Lindsey Vonn was attended to by medical staff on the course.
Following her crash, Lindsey Vonn was attended to by medical staff on the course. She was then placed on a stretcher and airlifted off the mountain by helicopter for further evaluation. The extent of her injuries remains unknown at this time.
Despite her previous injury, Lindsey Vonn competed in the women's downhill skiing final at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Despite her previous injury, Lindsey Vonn competed in the women's downhill skiing final at the 2026 Winter Olympics. She crashed just 13 seconds into her run after clipping a gate, falling hard and screaming in pain. The race was halted for over ten minutes as medical personnel attended to her.
January 2026 — 2 developments
Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final downhill race before the 2026 Winter Olympics on January 30, 2026, and was airlifted from the course.
Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final downhill race before the 2026 Winter Olympics on January 30, 2026, and was airlifted from the course. She underwent her fourth surgery for a broken left leg on February 14, 2026, and returned to the U.S. to continue treatment for a complex tibia fracture, stating her leg was "still in pieces."
Lindsey Vonn suffered a serious knee injury, rupturing her ACL, bone bruising, and meniscal damage during a World Cup downhill race in Crans-Montana, Switzerland.
Lindsey Vonn suffered a serious knee injury, rupturing her ACL, bone bruising, and meniscal damage during a World Cup downhill race in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. This injury cast doubt on her participation in the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics.