The 41-year-old Olympic legend says she’s still entertaining another return to the slopes — even after a catastrophic crash at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics that nearly cost her left leg.
In her first major television interview since the dramatic accident, Lindsey Vonn admitted she hasn’t ruled out lacing up her skis again.
When asked if she was seriously considering another comeback, Vonn replied with a smile: “I mean, much to my family’s dismay, yes.”
She explained that the abrupt end to her Olympic dream — just 13 seconds into the women’s downhill — has left her feeling “trapped,” adding that she never got a proper final run or chance to say goodbye to the sport.
“I’ve been so isolated and not able to really live life outside of skiing,” Vonn told NBC’s Today show. “I need to walk and be out in public… and I think that will give me a different perspective. Right now I can’t say what the future holds because my mind can’t get there yet.”
Grueling Recovery Continues
Nearly two months after the crash, Vonn has undergone five surgeries and spent two weeks in an Italian hospital. Doctors initially feared they might have to amputate her lower leg due to circulation issues following the severe tibia fracture and compartment syndrome.
Despite the ordeal, she is making steady progress:
Walking short distances on crutches
Spending hours in intense daily rehabilitation
Recently completing unassisted pull-ups in the gym
Expecting to be off crutches within a month
One final surgery remains to remove hardware from her leg and repair her torn ACL (which she had already injured before the Games).
Vonn has repeatedly shown her legendary resilience, competing in the Olympics despite the pre-existing knee injury and now fighting back from what many called a career-ending crash.
While she remains cautious about timelines, her latest comments have fans buzzing with excitement. Could the most decorated American female skier be preparing for one more unforgettable chapter?
Her father has publicly stated he believes her competitive career is over — a view that may only fuel Vonn’s trademark determination.
What do you think — is another Lindsey Vonn comeback in the cards, or has the mountain finally won? Drop your thoughts below.
