Lindsey Vonn’s ‘long road’ back still includes ACL repair
Vonn, 41, tore her ACL in a World Cup race in Switzerland on Jan. 30, just a week before the start of the Milano Cortina Olympics.
U.S. skiing sensation Lindsey Vonn continues her recovery from a Winter Olympics crash that nearly resulted in the amputation of her left leg. In an interview with TNT Sports, Vonn, 41, revealed she still requires ACL surgery to return to competition. She is currently focusing on regaining strength, stating "I'm trying to get as strong as possible."
After her ACL repair, Vonn anticipates a lengthy road to full recovery, noting "once I get my ACL, then I'll have another long road ahead of me." The former four-time World Cup champion and 2010 Olympic gold medalist had to undergo five surgeries on her tibia to repair a complex fracture sustained during the Games. While Vonn expressed gratitude for her current health, she remains uncertain about her future in skiing, stating "I don't really know what the future holds."
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