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Vonn Vows to Ski Again Despite Devastating Injury

Summary

  • Lindsey Vonn underwent a fourth surgery for a complex tibia fracture.
  • She expressed no regrets about competing and vowed to ski recreationally again.
  • Vonn's father expressed a strong desire for her to retire after the incident.
Vonn Vows to Ski Again Despite Devastating Injury

Lindsey Vonn, aged 41, has undergone a fourth surgery in Italy for a complex tibia fracture sustained during a recent competition. The procedure is reported to have gone well, and she anticipates returning to the United States shortly.

Despite the severity of her injury, Vonn conveyed a defiant message on social media, stating she has no regrets about her participation. She expressed a strong desire to ski again, albeit in a recreational capacity. Vonn's father, Alan Kildow, however, has been vocal about his wish for her to retire, citing her age and the risks involved.

Vonn shared that her motivation stems from a desire to inspire others to keep fighting, emphasizing that the mountain always holds the ultimate power. She previously shared a video of her last run before the Olympic incident, cherishing the memory of a classic Cortina day.

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