- Lindsey Vonn sustained complex leg injuries and underwent emergency surgery after crashing out of the downhill event at the Winter Olympics last month.
- The crash occurred after she attempted to compete with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), an injury sustained in training.
- Despite having previously retired in 2019 and undergone a knee replacement, Vonn has not ruled out a future return to competitive skiing, as she told Vanity Fair “I do not like to close the door on anything”.
- She expressed a desire not to be remembered for the crash, highlighting her previous achievements, including leading the World Cup downhill standings before the Games.
- Vonn defended her decision to race, stating she was not “crazy” and understood her capabilities, despite receiving criticism over the risk of further injury.
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Lindsey Vonn refuses to rule out return to skiing after horror crash at Winter Olympics