"No, I'm not ready to discuss my future in skiing. It was incredible to be #1 in the world again at 41 years old and set new records in my sport, but at my age, I'm the only one that will decide my future. I don't need anyone's permission to do what makes me happy. Maybe that means racing again, maybe that doesn't. Only time will tell."
"She recently said she nearly lost her left leg after the trauma from the crash led to compartment syndrome in the leg. Compartment syndrome involves excessive pressure building up inside a muscle, either from bleeding or swelling. High pressure restricts blood flow and can lead to permanent injury if not treated quickly."
"Vonn made a comeback last season after nearly six years away from racing. She was feeling healthy and strong again thanks to a partial titanium implant in her right knee. Vonn won two downhill races this season and earned a podium spot in three others."
Lindsey Vonn, 41, is recovering from a complex tibia fracture sustained during a downhill crash at the Milan Cortina Olympics on February 8. The crash occurred just 13 seconds into her run and resulted in compartment syndrome, nearly causing her to lose her left leg. An orthopedic surgeon performed a fasciotomy to save her leg. Vonn has not decided whether to return to racing and stated she will make her own decision about her future without external pressure. She made a successful comeback last season after nearly six years away, winning two downhill races and earning three podium finishes. Currently, she is progressing through rehabilitation, recently beginning stationary biking and weight training.
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