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(LEFT) Lindsey Vonn being wheeled into surgery; (RIGHT) An X-ray of Vonn's leg after her accident in an alpine ski women's downhill race, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo. (AP Photo)

Lindsey Vonn says surgery saved her from having her left leg amputated following Winter Olympic crash

February 23, 2026 11:01 pm

The 41-year-old Vonn said the trauma from the crash led to compartment syndrome in the leg.

'I’m bionic for real now': Lindsey Vonn shares gnarly X-ray of 'shattered' leg after 6-hour Olympic surgery

February 21, 2026 12:41 am

Vonn was attempting to win a medal at the Milan Cortina Games at age 41 with a torn ACL in her left knee and a partial titanium replacement in her right knee.

In this image taken from video provided by Olympic Broadcasting Services, OBS, Lindsey Vonn crashes during an alpine ski women's downhill race, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo. (Olympic Broadcasting Services via AP)

‘I have no regrets’: Lindsey Vonn defiant after Olympic crash leaves her with complex leg fracture

February 10, 2026 2:45 pm

Lindsey Vonn crashed just 13 seconds into Sunday’s race after striking a gate while already racing with ruptured ligaments in her left knee.

United States' Lindsey Vonn smiles during a press conference by the US ski team at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. (AP Photo)

Winter Olympics: Lindsey Vonn says she will race with ruptured ACL in left knee

February 04, 2026 8:02 pm

“I’ve been in this position before. I know how to handle it,” Vonn said. “I feel a lot better now than I did in 2019 . . . And I still got a medal there with no LCL and three tibial plateau fractures."

Roger Federer video called Lindsey Vonn after her final race.

Watch: Roger Federer wishes alpine skiing legend Lindsey Vonn luck in retirement

February 12, 2019 4:10 pm

After Lindsey Vonn's final race at the World Championships, Roger Federer gave the 34-year-old American, first female to win a medal at six World Championships, a video call to congratulate her.

Lindsey Vonn claims bronze in farewell race as Ilka Stuhec wins downhill

February 10, 2019 6:57 pm

Lindsey Vonn was third out on the shortened course and turned back the clock to give the crowd a final glimpse of her superb skill, balance and concentration.

Bronze medallist Lindsey Vonn of the U.S. celebrates with the Italian flag during the flower ceremony.

Alpine skiing-Speed queen Lindsey Vonn to retire at end of season

October 12, 2018 2:07 pm

Lindsey Vonn, who began skiing at three and started racing at seven, picked up her first Olympic medal when she won gold at the 2010 Vancouver Games.

Oscars 2018: Garbine Muguruza, Lindsey Vonn walk down red carpet

March 05, 2018 11:08 am

Garbine Muguruza and Lindsey Vonn traded their regular sportwear for couture as they walked down the red carpet at the 90th Academy Awards in Hollywood.