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Lindsay Vonn She won’t let anything, not even a catastrophic injury, stand in the way of her miraculous comeback at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
“Well…I completely tore my ACL last Friday,” Vaughn, 41, shared via Instagram Tuesday, February 3rd. “I also suffered a bone bruise (a common injury with an ACL tear) plus a torn meniscus, but it’s unclear how many previous bone injuries there were or what was new in this accident.”
She continued, “This is obviously incredibly difficult news to receive a week before the Olympics. I really appreciate everyone giving me the time and space to process what happened and find a way forward.”
of something Airlifted off the field On Friday, January 30, she crashed during a World Cup race in Crans-Montana, Switzerland.
“After extensive consultation with my doctor, intensive therapy, physical testing and today’s skiing, I have determined that I am capable of competing in Sunday’s Olympic downhill race,” Vonn said. “Of course, I still have to do a training session, which is required for Sunday’s game, but … I’m confident in my body’s ability to perform. Even though I’m injured, my knee is stable, there’s no swelling, and my muscles are functioning properly and reacting as they should.”
She added: “Obviously I will continue to evaluate with my medical team every day to make sure we make informed decisions, but I fully intend to play on Sunday.”
Vonn announced his return to competition in November 2024 after nearly six years in retirement, aiming to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.
“I knew what my chances of making it to the Olympics were before this accident, and although my chances are different now, there is still a chance,” Vonn wrote on Tuesday. “And as long as there’s still a chance, I won’t lose hope. I won’t give up! It’s not over yet!”
She concluded her post by writing: “Thank you to everyone who has reached out and supported me. I feel the love and it gives me strength. 🙏🏻💪🏻🇺🇸.”
The 2026 Winter Olympics will open on Wednesday, February 4, followed by the opening ceremony on Friday, February 6.
Vonn’s first race is scheduled for Sunday, February 8, in the women’s downhill alpine skiing competition.
After last week’s car accident, Vaughan posted on social media Provides update on “extremely difficult outcome”.
“My Olympic dream is not over yet,” she shared via Instagram on Friday. “Thank you all for the love and support. I will provide more information when I have it. Thank you to all the medical staff who helped me today. I am grateful for all the incredible help I have received.”
Just days before the accident in Switzerland, Vonn credited her team of doctors, surgeons and physiotherapists for making her return to the sport possible.
“Everyone invested a lot of time and money into this comeback, and it was never a comeback to begin with,” she said on the show. today January 26 program. “Honestly, I can’t believe I’m here. But I definitely wouldn’t be here without everyone supporting me.”
