Lindsey Vonn Crashes Olympics, Says She'd Do It Again
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- Lindsey Vonn crashed 13 seconds into the Olympic downhill in Cortina d'Ampezzo after tearing her left ACL two weeks earlier, nearly losing her left leg.
- Lindsey Vonn told ESPN she would do it all again, stating she had no regrets despite low moments, in her first on‑camera interview since the Olympics.
- Lindsey Vonn was the top‑ranked downhill skier heading into the 2026 Olympics, having won two World Cup races and podiumed in three others.
- Lindsey Vonn underwent five surgeries, spent two weeks in an Italian hospital, used a wheelchair for over a month, and now can walk short distances with crutches while spending two hours daily on rehab.
- Lindsey Vonn is promoting an educational campaign with biopharmaceutical company Invivyd on antibodies and disease prevention while in Los Angeles.
- Lindsey Vonn said she may never race again but has not made a final decision, as she still processes the events of the past six weeks.
Why it matters: Vonn’s crash and lingering injuries highlight the extreme physical risks of elite downhill skiing, while her ongoing rehab and partnership with Invivyd draw public attention to injury recovery and disease prevention, influencing fans, sponsors, and safety discussions within the sport.
