"I had my 3rd surgery today and it was successful. Success today has a completely different meaning than it did a few days ago, Vonn said. I'm making progress and while it is slow, I know I'll be ok. The 41-year-old crashed 13 seconds into her run during Sunday's race at the Milan Cortina Games and was airlifted off the course by helicopter."
"She said late on Monday she had suffered a complex tibia fracture that is currently stable but will require multiple surgeries to fix properly. Allow Instagram content? This article includes content provided by Instagram. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. To view this content, click 'Allow and continue'. Nine days before Sunday's crash, Vonn ruptured the ACL in her left knee in another crash."
"Vonn's father, Alan Kildow, told the Associated Press on Monday that his daughter is surrounded by family at all times at the hospital in Treviso where she is being treated. Thankful for all of the incredible medical staff, friends, family, who have been by my side and the beautiful outpouring of love and support from people around the world, Vonn added. Also, huge congrats to my teammates and all of the Team USA athletes who are out there inspiring me"
Lindsey Vonn had a successful third surgery on a broken leg sustained in the women's Olympic downhill. Photos showed her giving a thumbs up in a hospital bed with a metal frame attached to her leg. The 41-year-old crashed 13 seconds into her run at the Milan Cortina Games and was airlifted from the course. Doctors diagnosed a complex tibia fracture that is currently stable but will require multiple surgeries. Nine days earlier she ruptured the ACL in her left knee. She is surrounded by family in the Treviso hospital and expressed gratitude for medical staff and global support.
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