Lindsey Vonn undergoes ninth surgery following 2026 Olympics crash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 9:29 PM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
Lindsey Vonn had surgery on November 9 to address injuries sustained during the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics. She ruptured her ACL in a World Cup race prior to the Games and subsequently fractured her tibia during competition. Vonn's procedure aims to remove plates and screws from her leg and replace her torn ACL, with an expected recovery period of six to nine months. She expressed hope that this surgery would be her last and plans to keep fans updated on her recovery.
- •Vonn injured her leg before the 2026 Winter Olympics.
- •She underwent multiple surgeries earlier this year.
- •The latest surgery was for ACL replacement and hardware removal.
- •She expects a recovery period of six to nine months.
- •Vonn has been actively engaging with fans about her journey.
- 9:29 PMYahoo Sports — Lindsey Vonn Undergoes Ninth Surgery Since Horrific Olympics Crash, Is ‘Praying’ It’s Her Last
"Vonn will begin another “six to nine months” of recovery and physical therapy after her surgery
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