Overview
- Lindsey Vonn said the fourth operation in Treviso went well and she has been cleared to fly home, with at least one more procedure expected in the United States.
- Treating surgeon Stefano Zanarella called the injury a complicated lower‑leg fracture handled by an Olympic‑prepared team and said recovery so far is satisfactory.
- The crash happened seconds into the Cortina downhill when Vonn’s hand caught a gate during a jump, causing a violent fall and helicopter evacuation.
- From her hospital bed, Vonn defended her decision to race despite a prior ACL issue, saying she chose the risk, has no regrets, and wants to return to the slopes.
- Reactions span strong public support and criticism, as her father Alan Kildow suggested the downhill likely marked the end of her racing career.