Overview
- Vonn has been discharged and is using a wheelchair for now, expecting to progress to crutches in the coming weeks as rehabilitation starts.
- She described an emerging psychological struggle, saying she broke down and that the fight in her head can feel dark, hard and unrelenting.
- Doctors treated a dangerous compartment syndrome with fasciotomy, and she underwent five operations in total, which she says saved her leg.
- Cristiano Ronaldo posted a message of encouragement on her Instagram update, with other stars such as Zlatan Ibrahimovic also offering support.
- The crash has renewed scrutiny of risk-taking, with sport psychologist Lothar Linz calling her decision to race while injured a poor example, as separate reports show Olympic champion Federica Brignone weighing retirement because of chronic pain.