No regrets: Vonn faces surgery after Olympic crash

Lindsey Vonn's pursuit of an Olympic medal ended abruptly during the women's downhill event when she crashed just moments into her run. The incident occurred after Vonn had successfully completed practice runs despite a prior ACL injury.

Following the crash, Vonn was airlifted from the Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre and later underwent surgery for a complex tibia fracture. She has indicated that this injury will necessitate multiple surgical procedures.

Despite the painful conclusion to her Olympic aspirations, Vonn shared on Instagram that she has "no regrets." She described standing at the starting gate as an incredible feeling and a victory in itself, acknowledging the inherent dangers of ski racing.

Vonn emphasized that her past knee injuries were not a factor in the crash, which she attributed to being "five inches too tight on my line" when her arm caught a gate. She reflected on life's risks, dreams, and the acceptance of falling, stating, "I tried. I dreamt. I jumped."