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Vonn Bikes Again After Near-Amputation Olympics Crash
15 Mar
Summary
- Lindsey Vonn is biking again, five weeks after a severe Olympic crash.
- The crash nearly resulted in the amputation of her left leg.
- Vonn underwent five surgeries following the February 8th incident.
Five weeks after a harrowing Olympics crash, skier Lindsey Vonn is making remarkable progress in her rehabilitation, now able to ride a stationary bike. The accident on February 8th resulted in a complex left tibia fracture and a near-amputation of her leg, necessitating five surgeries in total.
Vonn, 41, shared a video of her first cycling session, noting the initial five-minute duration as a step forward. She previously credited Team USA's orthopedic surgeon for saving her leg by performing a fasciotomy to treat compartment syndrome, a condition that can cause permanent injury if not addressed swiftly.
Despite the severe injury and the subsequent long recovery, Vonn reflected on her comeback, stating she had no regrets. Even with a partially rebuilt knee and a torn ACL prior to the Games, she was considered a medal contender. Her passion for skiing remains evident, though she acknowledges her identity extends beyond the sport.
Her journey back to this point involved returning home and facing a challenging recovery path. This latest update on her rehabilitation signifies a positive step forward after her last social media post on March 8th, which showed her moving from a wheelchair to a scooter.
