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Lindsey Vonn to Race Olympic Downhill Despite Fracture

5/9/2026

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Lindsey Vonn, U.S. Olympic skier, announced she will race in the Olympic downhill on Sunday despite a left tibia fracture from February 8, 2026.
Vonn was photographed with French skier Matthieu Bailet in New York City on May 7, 2026.
She attended the Met Gala on May 4, 2026, walking unaided and without crutches.
She has undergone multiple surgeries, hyperbaric sessions and a workout regimen, yet has not stood on her feet for more than a week.

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Lindsey Vonn, U.S. Olympic skier, announced she will race in the Olympic downhill on Sunday despite a left tibia fracture from February 8, 2026.
Vonn was photographed with French skier Matthieu Bailet in New York City on May 7, 2026.
She attended the Met Gala on May 4, 2026, walking unaided and without crutches.
She has undergone multiple surgeries, hyperbaric sessions and a workout regimen, yet has not stood on her feet for more than a week.