Lindsey Vonn, still waiting on ACL surgery, faces ‘another long road’ to recovery Lindsey Vonn, the American Alpine skiing star, is still facing a prolonged recovery process after sustaining severe injuries during a crash at the Winter Olympics in February 2026. The 41-year-old athlete revealed on Sunday that she remains several months away from full recovery, with another surgery and a lengthy rehabilitation period ahead. Vonn, who had already suffered a torn ACL in a World Cup race in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, just a week before the Olympics, was airlifted to a hospital following a violent crash during the downhill event. She spent eight days in the hospital recovering from a complex tibia fracture that required multiple surgeries to prevent amputation. Vonn’s injuries were compounded by the ACL tear, which remains unrepaired as of her latest update. She expressed hope for ACL surgery in November 2026, though she acknowledged the procedure would occur during the winter months, delaying her full recovery until the following summer or fall. “I don’t really know what the future holds, but like I said, I’m just thankful for where I am right now,” she said. Vonn’s timeline suggests she may not return to competitive skiing until late 2026 at the earliest, raising questions about her potential retirement. In April 2026, she admitted uncertainty about her future in the sport, stating, “I may retire. I may never race again and that would be completely fine.” The crash that left Vonn with a severely broken leg occurred just 13 seconds into her downhill run at the Milan Cortina Games. Despite the injury, she had vowed to compete, having already endured the ACL tear in January. The tibia fracture, which required emergency surgery, was a critical turning point in her Olympic campaign.#tibia_fracture #lindsey_vonn #winter_olympics_2026 #crans_montana #milan_cortina_games
