Lindsey Vonn unsure about racing future after Olympic crash
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Updated · The Guardian · Apr 30
Lindsey Vonn unsure about racing future after Olympic crash
14 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Apr 30
The 41-year-old said she has had eight surgeries since February’s downhill accident and still needs ACL repair after a complex left leg fracture that nearly led to amputation.
Vonn said she is recovering physically and emotionally, has moved from a wheelchair to crutches, and expects at least 18 months before she could be fully fit again.
The crash came 13 seconds into the race after a season leading the World Cup downhill standings; Vonn says retirement is possible but she will decide only after her leg heals.
Given her unprecedented injuries and ongoing surgeries, can Lindsey Vonn truly make a comeback to elite skiing, or is this the final chapter of her career?
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