Olympic star Lindsey Vonn’s ‘horrific’ fall in shocking photos
“I had my third surgery today and it was a success. Success has a completely different meaning today than it did a few days ago,” Vonn wrote on Instagram, sharing photos of herself giving a thumbs up with a metal frame stabilizing her leg. “I’m making progress and even if it’s slow, I know I’ll be fine.”Quote of the day: “I never get tired of winning and I never get tired of skiing.”Earlier this month, during the Winter Olympics, the 41-year-old skiing legend crashed just 13 seconds into a downhill and was airlifted off the course, later revealing a complex tibia fracture that would require multiple surgeries. The setback came just nine days after she tore her ACL in the same knee, another chapter in a career marked by extraordinary success and punishing injuries.Vonna’s comeback story has already captivated fans around the world. After almost six years of retirement, she returned to competitive skiing in December 2024 after knee surgery earlier that year.She was in sensational form at the Olympics, winning two downhills, finishing on the podium in seven of the eight World Cup events and proving she can still dominate speed events.Doctors noted that her injury required external fixation, a technique used to stabilize severe fractures, but Vonn’s spirit remained unbroken. Surrounded by family and inundated with messages of support, she thanked medical staff, friends and fans while cheering on her Team USA teammates from her hospital room.Billie Jean King hailed her as “Forever the champion,” while Allyson Felix sent messages of love and encouragement. Her teammates called her “the baddest there is,” reflecting the respect she commands in the sports world.“I never get tired of winning” may sound like a simple statement, but it represents much more than trophies in Vonn’s journey. It symbolizes the athlete who refuses to give up – injury, aging or doubt.