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Lindsay Vonn She’s not asking for any sympathy after disastrous fourth surgery 2026 Winter Olympics collision.
“Today’s surgery went well!” Fortunately, I can finally return to the United States! I’ll give you more updates and information on my injury once I’m back…but until then, as I sit in bed and reflect, I have some thoughts I want to share…” Vonn, 41, wrote on Instagram on Saturday, February 14, along with a video of him skiing in the Olympia.
“I read a lot of messages and comments saying they were sad what happened to me,” Vaughan continued. “Please don’t be sad. I welcome empathy, love, and support with an open mind, but please don’t be sad and pity. I hope it gives you the strength to keep fighting, because that’s what I’m doing and what I will continue to do. Forever.”
Vonn added: “When I think back to that accident, I stood at the starting gate unaware of the potential consequences. I knew what I was doing. I chose to take the risk. Every skier at the starting gate took the same risk. Because even if you are the strongest man in the world, the mountain always holds the cards.”
On Sunday, February 8, Lindsey Vonn was injured again after a fall during a skiing competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics. An Italian hospital said Vonn “underwent orthopedic surgery on Sunday to stabilize a fractured left leg” and that she was “receiving treatment from a multidisciplinary team.” “She’ll be fine, but this is (…)
Team USA supporters and fans around the world have been following Vonn’s journey since she announced her bid for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Return to professional skiing. (Vaughan Retirement in 2019 After the World Championships in Sweden, it was announced that he would come back in 2024. )
While participating in the World Cup match in Switzerland on January 30, Vaughn tore ACL Absolutely – just nine days until the Olympic Games.
“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 on February 1, noting that she Plan to enter the competition Even though her ACL wasn’t intact. “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.”
On Sunday, February 8, Vonn took to the slopes to compete in the women’s downhill race. Unfortunately, tragedy struck when she crashed 13 seconds into her run and was eventually airlifted from the court to a hospital in Italy. Vaughan subsequently “underwent plastic surgery to stabilize his condition She reportedly suffered a broken left leg.“He was treated by a multidisciplinary team,” a statement from Cafuncello Hospital said at the time.
“I’m willing to risk, push and sacrifice for something that I know I’m absolutely capable of doing,” Vaughn continued Saturday. “I’m always going to take the risk of crashing while giving it my all instead of not living up to my potential and regretting it. I never want to cross the finish line and say, ‘What if?’ To be honest, I was physically stronger at that moment than I’d ever been. Certainly stronger than when I ended my career in 2019, when I won a bronze medal at the World Championships.”
Lindsey Vonn was airlifted off the track after an accident in Switzerland just days before she was scheduled to make a miraculous return to the Olympics. Vonn, 41, lost control during a World Cup race in Crans-Montana, Switzerland on Friday, January 30, and ended up tangled in the track’s safety netting. After receiving medical assistance(…)
Vonn added, “Mentally… mentally I’m perfect. Clear, focused, hungry, positive but completely calm… just like I’ve been practicing for the past few months on every downhill podium this season. 2 wins and leading the standings… it’s all about getting ready for the Olympics. Mentally, I’m more ready than ever.”
Vonn concluded his post by noting that “just because I’m ready for the 2026 Winter Olympics” “doesn’t guarantee me anything.”
“Nothing in life is guaranteed. It’s a gamble chasing your dreams, you may fall but you’ll never know if you don’t try,” she added. “So please don’t feel sad. The ride was worth it. When I close my eyes at night, I have no regrets and my love for skiing is still there. I still look forward to that moment when I stand on the top of a mountain again. I will.”
