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Lindsey Vonn Says Fourth Surgery Went Well, Plans Return to U.S. for Further Treatment

The 41-year-old, injured in Cortina with a complex left tibia fracture, urged fans not to be sad and said she accepted the risks.

Overview

  • Vonn confirmed the fourth operation in Treviso was successful and indicated it will be her final procedure in Italy.
  • She plans to travel to the United States for additional surgery and rehabilitation, with more medical details to come after she is home.
  • The injury occurred in the Olympic downhill at Cortina on February 8, after which she has been hospitalized in Treviso.
  • In a lengthy Instagram post, she said she knowingly took the risk of racing and would rather push to her limit than finish with regrets.
  • She noted she entered the Games feeling physically strong and mentally ready after two wins this season despite a late-January ACL injury, and she vowed to stand atop a mountain again.