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Lindsey Vonn Considers Comeback After Life-Altering Crash

4/7/2026

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Lindsey Vonn, the Olympic skier, is considering a return to competitive skiing after a February 2026 Milan Cortina crash that required multiple surgeries and left her wheelchair-bound.
She wants a final run and has said, "I never got to say goodbye."
Despite injuries, she feels isolated and remains open to racing again.
She emphasizes her legacy should not be defined by the accident and focuses on rehabilitation.

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Lindsey Vonn, the Olympic skier, is considering a return to competitive skiing after a February 2026 Milan Cortina crash that required multiple surgeries and left her wheelchair-bound.
She wants a final run and has said, "I never got to say goodbye."
Despite injuries, she feels isolated and remains open to racing again.
She emphasizes her legacy should not be defined by the accident and focuses on rehabilitation.