"Lindsey Vonn has undergone eight surgeries after suffering a complex left leg fracture, one that nearly led to a leg amputation during the women's downhill skiing race on February 8 in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy."
"Vonn expressed uncertainty about her future in skiing, stating, 'I just don't want to jump to any conclusions or even speculate on what I might do. I may retire. I may never race again, and that would be completely fine.'"
"The pain from this injury was different for Vonn, who noted, 'It's a much different injury in that way, again, like the severity of the injury and understanding that I could have lost my leg.'"
Lindsey Vonn suffered a complex left leg fracture during the women's downhill skiing race at the 2026 Winter Olympics, nearly resulting in leg amputation. She has undergone eight surgeries and requires at least one more for a torn ACL. Vonn is uncertain about her future in skiing, stating she may retire or never race again. Despite her past successes, including three Olympic medals, this injury is particularly severe, causing significant emotional and physical challenges during her recovery.
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