Lindsey Vonn discusses recovery at ESPY Awards after Olympic crash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 4:22 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Lindsey Vonn made a public appearance at the ESPY Awards in New York City on July 15, 2026, over four months post her life-threatening crash during the Winter Olympics in Italy. Vonn, who suffered a complex tibia fracture and required emergency surgery, shared her ongoing recovery challenges, including difficulty walking and the absence of an ACL. Despite her struggles, she expressed gratitude for her progress and the support she received during her rehab journey. She presented the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award at the event, showcasing her resilience after a lengthy recovery process.
- •Vonn crashed 13 seconds into the downhill event at the Winter Olympics.
- •She required multiple surgeries and faced serious complications.
- •At the ESPYs, she discussed ongoing difficulties with walking and her recovery process.
- •Vonn presented an award, indicating her ongoing presence in the sports community.
- 4:22 AMYahoo Sports — Lindsey Vonn gets candid about grueling recovery following life-threatening crash
"Alpine ski star Lindsey Vonn proved that she was back and better than ever with a glowing appearance at the ESPY Awards in New York City on Wednesday night, more than four months after her horrific crash at the Winter Olympics in Italy. See details.
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