Lindsey Vonn says she has no regrets after leg fracture crash at Winter Olympics

The American ski star confirmed she will need multiple surgeries after crashing early in the Olympic downhill final

Lindsey Vonn has said she has “no regrets” after suffering a serious leg fracture in a dramatic crash during the women’s downhill final at the Winter Olympics in Cortina, Italy.

The 41 year old American skier crashed just seconds into her run after clipping a gate while airborne and was airlifted to hospital.

Vonn later confirmed she sustained a complex tibia fracture that will require multiple surgeries, though the injury is currently stable. She has already undergone an initial procedure.

Despite the severity of the crash, Vonn remained resolute in her response. In a message shared on social media, she acknowledged that her Olympic dream did not end as planned but said the experience was still meaningful. She emphasized that she knowingly accepted the risks of ski racing and felt no regret about competing.

 

 

 

 

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Vonn entered what was expected to be her fifth and final Olympic Games while managing injuries, including a recently torn ACL. She was still considered a medal contender after strong training runs earlier in the week. The former downhill champion returned to elite competition last season following nearly six years of retirement and a partial knee replacement.

Olympic officials confirmed that the decision for Vonn to compete was entirely her own and was supported by her medical and coaching team. While her Olympic run ended abruptly, Vonn said she tried, she dreamed, and she took the leap knowing the risks.