Nearly two months after a horrifying crash at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics that nearly cost her left leg, skiing legend Lindsey Vonn has reached a major recovery milestone.
The 41-year-old Olympic gold medalist is now able to walk short distances using crutches, following five surgeries, two weeks in an Italian hospital, and more than a month in a wheelchair.
Vonn suffered a complex tibia fracture when she clipped a gate just 13 seconds into the women’s downhill, tumbling violently despite competing with a torn ACL from a prior crash. The injury was so severe it threatened circulation to her lower leg, prompting emergency procedures to save the limb.
In a positive update shared this week, Vonn revealed her right ankle has healed and the fractures in her left leg are improving. She spends over two hours daily in intense rehabilitation, including gym work, as she rebuilds strength and control.
“My muscles are great. I have control,” she said, though she noted everyday tasks like showering or making breakfast remain challenging. Vonn still faces at least one more surgery to remove hardware and repair her ACL.
The resilient champion, who has no regrets about her daring Olympic return, continues to inspire fans with her grit and determination on the long road back.
Fans and fellow athletes have flooded social media with support, calling her progress “unbelievable” and proof of her legendary fighting spirit.
