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Ronaldo Inspires Olympian Lindsey Vonn After Leg Injury
Sports2d ago

Ronaldo Inspires Olympian Lindsey Vonn After Leg Injury

Soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo sent words of encouragement to Olympic ski racer Lindsey Vonn as she recovers from a devastating leg injury that nearly resulted in amputation. The uplifting message highlights how elite athletes support each other through the toughest moments.

Google News - Recovery Story2 min read
Lindsey Vonn Back on Skis After Near-Amputation Recovery
Community Heroes3d ago

Lindsey Vonn Back on Skis After Near-Amputation Recovery

Olympic skiing legend Lindsey Vonn revealed she nearly lost her leg after a devastating Olympic crash, but medical intervention saved her limb. Now she's returned to the sport she loves, proving that even the most traumatic injuries don't have to mean the end.

Al Jazeera English2 min read
Surgeon Saves Olympian Lindsey Vonn's Leg After Crash
Community Heroes3d ago

Surgeon Saves Olympian Lindsey Vonn's Leg After Crash

Olympic skiing legend Lindsey Vonn credits a Team USA surgeon with saving her leg after a crash led to a life-threatening condition. The 41-year-old is now recovering and says every moment of her comeback was worth it.

Google News - Sports2 min read
Lindsey Vonn Saved From Amputation After Olympic Crash
Community Heroes3d ago

Lindsey Vonn Saved From Amputation After Olympic Crash

Olympic skiing legend Lindsey Vonn is recovering after a life-threatening crash at the 2026 Winter Games nearly cost her left leg. Thanks to emergency surgery and a blood transfusion, she's now home and on the road to recovery.

Fox News Latest Headlines (all sections)2 min read
Lindsey Vonn's Leg Saved After Olympic Crash Complications
Community Heroes3d ago

Lindsey Vonn's Leg Saved After Olympic Crash Complications

Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn nearly lost her left leg after a crash at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics led to a life-threatening condition called compartment syndrome. Emergency surgery by her team doctor, who happened to be there because of a previous injury, saved her leg and possibly her life.

Indian Express3 min read
Lindsey Vonn Proves Critics Wrong at 41 with Partial Knee
Sports4d ago

Lindsey Vonn Proves Critics Wrong at 41 with Partial Knee

Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn responded to critics who said she didn't deserve her Team USA spot, reminding them she earned it by dominating World Cup events all season. Despite a devastating injury during the Milan Cortina Olympics, the 41-year-old athlete with a partial knee replacement proved age is just a number.

Fox News Sports2 min read
Lindsey Vonn Returns Home After 3 Surgeries on Broken Leg
SportsFeb 18

Lindsey Vonn Returns Home After 3 Surgeries on Broken Leg

Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn is back in the U.S. after breaking her leg 20 seconds into her downhill race at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Despite three surgeries and a long road ahead, the 41-year-old champion says she has no regrets about chasing her dreams.

Womens Health2 min read
Lindsey Vonn Heads Home After Olympic Crash Recovery
Community HeroesFeb 15

Lindsey Vonn Heads Home After Olympic Crash Recovery

Olympic skiing legend Lindsey Vonn is finally returning to the U.S. after four surgeries following her dramatic crash just 13 seconds into her Milan Cortina downhill run. Despite the injury and long recovery ahead, the 40-year-old champion has no regrets about pushing herself to compete.

Fox News Latest Headlines (all sections)3 min read
Lindsey Vonn Races for Olympic Gold With Torn ACL at 41
SportsFeb 8

Lindsey Vonn Races for Olympic Gold With Torn ACL at 41

Nine days after rupturing her ACL, skiing legend Lindsey Vonn is competing in Sunday's Olympic downhill final in Cortina, Italy. The 41-year-old's comeback defies medical expectations and showcases the power of determination over doubt.

Google: world cup victory3 min read
Lindsey Vonn Races Olympics 9 Days After Tearing ACL
SportsFeb 8

Lindsey Vonn Races Olympics 9 Days After Tearing ACL

Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn competed in training runs just nine days after tearing her ACL, a feat doctors say is nearly impossible for most athletes. Her decades of strength training and previous experience skiing with knee injuries have made her one of the rare "copers" who can perform at elite levels without this crucial ligament.

Google News - Sports3 min read
Lindsey Vonn Races Olympics Days After Tearing Her ACL
SportsFeb 8

Lindsey Vonn Races Olympics Days After Tearing Her ACL

Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn will compete in the women's downhill this Sunday, just over a week after completely tearing her ACL in a World Cup crash. The 41-year-old skiing legend is defying medical expectations to chase another Olympic medal.

Fox News Latest Headlines (all sections)2 min read
Lindsey Vonn Racing Olympics Despite Torn ACL at 41
Community HeroesFeb 7

Lindsey Vonn Racing Olympics Despite Torn ACL at 41

Ski legend Lindsey Vonn completed her first Olympic training run just days after tearing her ACL, proving she's ready to compete in Sunday's downhill at age 41. The five-time Olympian is ending her comeback career at Cortina, the Italian mountain where she's won more races than any skier at any single venue.

ESPN3 min read
Olympic Skier Lindsey Vonn Competes Days After ACL Tear
SportsFeb 7

Olympic Skier Lindsey Vonn Competes Days After ACL Tear

At 41, Lindsey Vonn plans to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics just days after tearing her ACL, following a groundbreaking partial knee replacement that brought her back from retirement. Her journey showcases how medical innovation and determination are redefining what's possible in elite sports.

Scientific American3 min read
Lindsey Vonn Trains for Olympics Days After Tearing ACL
SportsFeb 7

Lindsey Vonn Trains for Olympics Days After Tearing ACL

Olympic ski champion Lindsey Vonn completed her first downhill training run just one week after completely tearing her ACL, an injury that typically sidelines athletes for a year. The 41-year-old is defying medical odds to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics on a course where she's won 12 World Cup races.

Fox News Latest Headlines (all sections)2 min read
Lindsey Vonn to Race Olympic Downhill on Torn ACL
Community HeroesFeb 7

Lindsey Vonn to Race Olympic Downhill on Torn ACL

Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn completed training runs on a completely torn ACL and will compete in Sunday's downhill event. Her mental coach calls her pain tolerance "one of one" among elite athletes.

Womens Health3 min read
Skier Vonn Completes Run 1 Week After Tearing ACL
Community HeroesFeb 6

Skier Vonn Completes Run 1 Week After Tearing ACL

Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn successfully completed her mandatory training run just seven days after tearing her ACL in a crash that sent her to the hospital. The 41-year-old American is pushing forward to compete in Sunday's downhill race at the Winter Olympics.

BBC Sport2 min read
Lindsey Vonn, 41, Training for Olympics After Knee Injury
SportsFeb 6

Lindsey Vonn, 41, Training for Olympics After Knee Injury

Olympic ski legend Lindsey Vonn is pushing through a torn ACL to compete at the Milano Cortina Olympics. Just days after a crash in Switzerland, the 41-year-old is back in the gym proving age and injury won't stop her Olympic dreams.

Japan Times2 min read
Team USA Wins First Two Events at 2026 Winter Olympics
SportsFeb 6

Team USA Wins First Two Events at 2026 Winter Olympics

U.S. women's hockey and mixed doubles curling teams both won their debut matches Thursday at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Meanwhile, skiing legend Lindsey Vonn showed she's pushing through a torn ACL to compete for her fourth Olympic medal.

Yahoo Sports2 min read
Lindsey Vonn Races Olympic Comeback Week After Torn ACL
Community HeroesFeb 5

Lindsey Vonn Races Olympic Comeback Week After Torn ACL

Legendary skier Lindsey Vonn is refusing to let a torn ACL end her Olympic dream, sharing intense rehab videos just days before her event. After a devastating crash last week, the 41-year-old is proving that determination might be her strongest muscle yet.

Google: world cup victory3 min read
Lindsey Vonn Trains Days After ACL Rupture Before Olympics
SportsFeb 5

Lindsey Vonn Trains Days After ACL Rupture Before Olympics

Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn is back in the gym doing box jumps and squats just days after completely rupturing her ACL in a crash. The 41-year-old ski legend says she's competing in Sunday's downhill race at the Winter Olympics, wearing a knee brace and refusing to give up on her comeback dream.

Fox News Sports2 min read

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