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Lindsey Vonn Delays Comeback After Knee and Tibia Injuries

9/2/2026

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. skier Lindsey Vonn (41) played tennis at the U.S. Open.
Vonn expects her winter operation to require nine months, delaying her comeback to 2027/28.
Vonn ruptured her left ACL, sustained a bone bruise and meniscal damage on Jan 30 2026 in Switzerland.
Vonn fractured her left tibia after clipping a gate on Feb 8 2026 during the Olympic downhill.

History

Historical Context

In February 1999 Hermann Maier shattered his left tibia and fibula during a World Cup race in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, ending his season. After winning two gold medals at Nagano 1998 and later returning from a 2001 motorcycle crash to claim 54 World Cup victories, he showed that serious leg injuries can be overcome. Lindsey Vonn’s February 2026 Olympic downhill crash therefore raises realistic hopes of a 2027 comeback.

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Story summary

U.S. skier Lindsey Vonn (41) played tennis at the U.S. Open.
Vonn expects her winter operation to require nine months, delaying her comeback to 2027/28.
Vonn ruptured her left ACL, sustained a bone bruise and meniscal damage on Jan 30 2026 in Switzerland.
Vonn fractured her left tibia after clipping a gate on Feb 8 2026 during the Olympic downhill.

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