Gold medal skier Lindsey Vonn opens up about her devastating crash and recovery
PBS • • sports
Key Points:
- Lindsey Vonn, one of the greatest U.S. skiers, returned to competitive skiing in 2024 at age 40 but suffered a severe crash at the Olympics in Italy, resulting in a broken ankle and complex leg fractures requiring five surgeries.
- Despite the serious injuries and slow recovery, Vonn remains determined and is gradually progressing, currently using crutches and aiming to walk unaided soon, though she faces significant physical and mental challenges.
- Vonn attributes her resilience to determination and support from her medical team, having previously overcome major injuries including a torn ACL just before the Olympics.
- She is involved in raising awareness about antibody therapy through a campaign with biopharmaceutical company Invivyd, emphasizing the importance of immune health and accurate information.
- While Vonn has not ruled out a potential return to the Olympics in 2030, she stresses the need to focus on recovery first before making any decisions about her future in competitive skiing.
