Lindsey Vonn shares recovery progress from February Olympics injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 12:20 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Lindsey Vonn, the Olympic skier, revealed on July 15, 2026, at the ESPYS that she is still recovering from a severe ankle injury sustained during the women’s downhill final at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo. Five months after her crash, Vonn stated her ankle is still broken and that walking remains difficult. She expressed gratitude for regaining independence after being wheelchair-bound, and shared her progress through recent social media posts. The recovery process has been slow, but she is working towards building strength both physically and mentally.
- •Vonn's crash occurred 13 seconds into her downhill run.
- •She suffered a complex tibia fracture and torn ACL.
- •Vonn was wheelchair-bound for over three months.
- •She shared recovery progress on social media.
- •Vonn was at the ESPYS on July 15, 2026.
- 12:20 AMYahoo Sports — Lindsey Vonn Reveals Her Ankle Is ‘Still Broken’ 5 Months After Horrific Olympics Injury (Exclusive)
"The skier’s leg was shattered after a crash during an Olympic downhill event in February
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