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Vonn Home After Brutal Olympic Injury
17 Feb
Summary
- Vonn returned to the US after multiple surgeries for a broken leg.
- She sustained the injury during the Winter Olympics downhill race.
- Nine days post-crash, Vonn has yet to stand on her injured leg.
American skiing great Lindsey Vonn has returned to the United States after undergoing four surgeries for a complex tibia fracture in her left leg. The injury occurred on February 8th during the downhill race at the Winter Olympics in Cortina. Vonn struck a gate just 13 seconds into her run, leading to her immediate medical evacuation.
She was airlifted to a hospital in Treviso, where the extent of the damage was diagnosed. Discharged on Sunday, Vonn has flown home, with further surgical procedures planned. As of Tuesday, February 17th, 2026, Vonn reported on social media that she had not stood on her feet in over a week and remained immobile in a hospital bed since the race. Despite the challenging recovery, returning home provided a significant emotional lift.
Vonn conveyed her deep appreciation for the medical staff in Italy who provided care following her crash. The road to recovery is expected to be long and arduous as she navigates rehabilitation from this significant injury sustained during her Olympic competition.
