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Lindsey Vonn, third operation in three days: the champion recounts her ordeal

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Lindsey Vonn has undergone surgery for the third time in three days on her left leg. The American skier has been hospitalized since Sunday evening at Ca’ Foncello Hospital in Treviso, after the bad fall during the downhill at the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympics. A serious injury that necessitated reoperation and kept fans and fans alike in suspense.

From the hospital, the champion wanted to speak directly to her fans with a message posted on social media. “I had my third surgery today and it went well. Today the word success has a completely different meaning than a few days ago. I’m making progress and even if it’s slow, I know it will be okay,” she wrote. Simple words that show that right now the most important thing is health and recovery.

Claudia FerrariniLindsey Vonn, tremendous fall and end of Olympic dream in Cortina: photos

Lindsey Vonn falls after very few seconds in the downhill on the Tofane Olympia at Milan-Cortina 2026.
Thus ends the attempt to rewrite history by the champion. Astonished audience.
The race is immediately stopped after the fall of the American champion.
She closes in tears the dream of winning an Olympic medal at 41 years old.

Vonn aimed to overtake compatriot Breezy Johnson, in the lead up to that point.
Started with bib 13, she chooses a very high line at the'entrance of the first crossbar.
He hits a goal with his right shoulder, loses his balance and falls ruinously.

The'impact takes place on the'Olympia of the Tofane, a track where he had already triumphed twelve times in his career.
The screams of pain of the champion break the silence of Cortina.

In previous days she had revealed the complete rupture of the cruciate ligament in Crans Montana.
The'injury had occurred in the'last World Cup race before the Olympics.
The first responders arrive immediately on the track after the fall.
Vonn is immobilized and loaded onto the toboggan by rescuers.
The'helicopter transports the American champion away from the Tofane.

It is a very difficult time for Vonn. A few days before the Olympics in Milan Cortina, in fact, she had already ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in her knee during the World Cup downhill in Crans Montana. Despite this, she had decided to participate in the Olympic race anyway, splitting public opinion in two. on the one hand those who appreciated courage, determination and a strong sense of responsibility, and on the other those who criticized her for taking such a big risk by risking her own health.

In her message, the Burnsville outfielder wanted to thank all the people who stood by her. She spoke of the extraordinary medical staff, friends and family who never left her alone, and the great show of affection that came from all over the world. Messages, thoughts and encouragement that are giving her strength in these delicate days.

Finally, she congratulated her teammates and all the Team USA athletes involved in the other competitions. Further proof that even from her hospital bed, Lindsey Vonn continues to follow the competitions and cheer on her team, finding in sport the strength to keep going.

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