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Lindsey Vonn Walks Again After Crash, Eyes Ski Comeback

7/18/2026

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Lindsey Vonn, U.S. Olympic gold-medalist, remains in recovery after her February 2026 crash.
The crash caused a tibia fracture, broken ankle and ACL tear, led to airlift, six surgeries and a fixator pin.
After 3½ months in a wheelchair, Vonn walked unassisted at five months, attended the May Met Gala and July ESPYS, though walking remains hard.
She has resumed gym work, feels no regrets and hopes to ski again.

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Story summary

Lindsey Vonn, U.S. Olympic gold-medalist, remains in recovery after her February 2026 crash.
The crash caused a tibia fracture, broken ankle and ACL tear, led to airlift, six surgeries and a fixator pin.
After 3½ months in a wheelchair, Vonn walked unassisted at five months, attended the May Met Gala and July ESPYS, though walking remains hard.
She has resumed gym work, feels no regrets and hopes to ski again.