US Ski Team

Lindsey Vonn prepares to return home after Olympic skiing crash

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Lindsey Vonn, the U.S. skier, is set to fly back to the United States for further treatment following a severe crash in the women's downhill at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The 41-year-old athlete suffered a complex tibia fracture in her left leg during the event in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on February 8. She has undergone multiple surgeries in Italy and expressed no regrets about competing despite the risks.