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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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