Lindsey Vonn Still Recovering After Olympic Crash

Serious Injury Details

Five months after her harrowing fall at the Winter Olympics, Lindsey Vonn remains in a lengthy recovery phase. The former gold medalist revealed on a recent “SportsCenter” appearance that the crash nearly forced the amputation of her left leg. Her left leg is still missing an ACL torn in the final downhill before the Games, while her right ankle—still broken—remains the most problematic area. Vonn noted that despite the left leg healing well, fixing the ACL and removing metal hardware are ongoing priorities.

Physical and Emotional Toll

Rehabilitation has tested her patience in ways previous injuries never did. After six years retired and many past ailments, Vonn says the current rehab is markedly longer and more painful than anything she faced before. She described the slow progress as a humbling lesson, emphasizing that bone healing differs from ligament recovery and required a mental adjustment.

Life Beyond the Slopes

Even while rehabbing in Utah, Vonn has stayed visible in other arenas. She attended the Met Gala in May without crutches and presented the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award at the ESPYs alongside Stephen Curry. At Fanatics Fest in New York, she joined a panel with Tom Brady, Serena Williams, James Harden and Candace Parker, discussing ownership stakes in women’s teams—Vonn is a minority owner of the NWSL’s Utah Royals.

Future Prospects

Vonn has not ruled out returning to competition once she is fully functional. She acknowledged that competing at age 41 after an ACL tear was a bold decision, but she has no regrets about the risks she took. The Olympic gold medalist continues to share progress updates on social media, fueling speculation about a possible comeback.