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Lindsey Vonn Faces Uncertain Future After Fifth Surgery

2/20/2026

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Lindsey Vonn, American former alpine skier, underwent a fifth surgery for a severe tibia fracture sustained in a crash at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
The surgery lasted over six hours, and she hopes to leave the hospital soon despite ongoing pain.
Concerns about possible amputation and about competing with a torn ACL remain.
Vonn has three Olympic medals and has not said whether she will end her career.

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Lindsey Vonn, American former alpine skier, underwent a fifth surgery for a severe tibia fracture sustained in a crash at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
The surgery lasted over six hours, and she hopes to leave the hospital soon despite ongoing pain.
Concerns about possible amputation and about competing with a torn ACL remain.
Vonn has three Olympic medals and has not said whether she will end her career.