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Vonn still in 'survival mode' after Olympic crash
American skiing great Lindsey Vonn says she is still "too emotional" to make a decision on her future career as she faces at least 18 months of recuperation.
May 1, 2026I almost lost my leg after crash, says Vonn
Lindsey Vonn says she nearly lost her leg from the injuries she sustained in a heavy crash at the Winter Olympics - and thanks the doctor who saved her from an amputation.
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Vonn still in 'survival mode' after Olympic crash
Lindsey Vonn was the Olympic downhill champion in 2010 Lindsey Vonn has said she is unsure whether her skiing career is over after admitting to being in "survival mode" following her crash at the 202
Lindsey Vonn almost had leg amputated after Olympic crash
An emotional Lindsey Vonn shared Monday on Instagram that she could have lost her left leg following her crash in the Winter Olympics. Vonn revealed the trauma from the crash led to compartment syndr
Lindsey Vonn says she could have lost her leg without surgery from Olympic crash
American skier Lindsey Vonn says she nearly lost her left leg following a frightening crash in the women’s downhill at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Vonn shared in an Instagram post on Monday that her
Lindsey Vonn reveals surgeon saved her leg from amputation after devastating Olympic crash
The American skiing legend faces a yearlong recovery after a terrifying fall at the 2026 Winter Olympics, sharing an emotional update from the hospital. A chilling silence fell over the downhill cour
Lindsey Vonn Says Doctor Saved Her Leg From Amputation After Olympic Crash
It’s been a brutal, two-week nightmare for Lindsey Vonn … and now we know just how close she came to losing her leg. The Olympic legend revealed Monday in an Instagram video she finally made it out o
Lindsey Vonn says surgery saved her from having her left leg amputated following Olympic crash
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Vonn says surgery saved her from amputation after Olympic crash
Associated PressMultiple AuthorsFeb 23, 2026, 10:23 AM ETEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsVAIL, Colo. -- American skier Lindsey Vonn says she nearly lost her left leg following a frightening crash in
Lindsey Vonn says surgery saved her from having her left leg amputated following Olympic crash
United States’ Lindsey Vonn is airlifted away after a crash during an alpine ski women’s downhill race, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacque
I almost lost my leg after crash, says Vonn
Lindsey Vonn said she wished her Winter Olympics had ended differently Lindsey Vonn says she nearly lost her leg after a heavy crash at the Winter Olympics - and has thanked the doctor who saved her