Lindsey Vonn continues her long road to recovery. After his serious fall at the Olympic Games at the start of the year, the former ski star, 42, underwent a ninth operation in nine months.
On Instagram, the American announced that the procedure had gone well. She also posted a photo showing the plates and large screws removed from her leg, with this blunt comment: “All this dirt is now out of my leg.”
Lindsey Vonn also shared an image of her leg still bandaged, with a drain still in place. She promises to give her news soon.
A heavy operation
The skier explains that she was very nervous before the procedure. The removal of the medical equipment left cavities in the affected bones and she also received a new cruciate ligament.
Nine months ago, Vonn fell heavily after only thirteen seconds during the Olympic downhill in Cortina d’Ampezzo. She then suffered a complex fracture to her left leg and had to be evacuated by helicopter.
A return still very uncertain
In May, the American federation still included it in the framework of the national team for the 2026/2027 season. A return this winter, however, seems almost impossible.
It remains to be seen whether Lindsey Vonn will attempt another comeback in 2027/2028 or if she will choose to put an end to her career for good. The American has 84 World Cup victories.
