Lindsey Vonn’s concerning health update as Winter Olympics star ‘immobile’ | Other | Sport
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Vonn shared an update regarding her condition. She said: “Haven’t stood on my feet in over a week… been in a hospital bed immobile since my race. And although I’m not yet able to stand, being back on home soil feels amazing. #imhome #BeLv Huge thank you to everyone in Italy for taking good care of me.”
This followed a heartfelt message to her nearest and dearest on Instagram hours earlier. Vonn said: “Thankful for friends, family, my team and all the medical staff that are getting me back to myself…. I’m slowly coming back to life, back to basics and the simple things in life that mean the most. Smile. Laugh. Love.”
The message accompanied an Instagram reel, which Vonn explained: “My sister ( Karin Kildow) made this video, and it instantly made me cry and made my heart full. Love you guys.”
This followed an extensive update regarding her latest procedure. Vonn said: “Surgery went well today! Thankfully, I will be able to finally go back to the US! Once I’m back, I will give you more updates and info about my injury.”
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She also offered further reflection on the crash whilst sitting in her hospital bed. Vonn added: “I was willing to risk and push and sacrifice for something I knew I was absolutely capable of doing. I will always take the risk of crashing whilst giving it my all, rather than not ski to my potential and have regret. I never want to cross the finish line and say, ‘what if?'”.
“And to be perfectly honest, I was stronger physically in that moment than I have often been in the past. Certainly stronger than I was when I ended my career in 2019, where I got a bronze medal in the World Championships.
“And mentally… Mentally, I was perfect. Clear, focused, hungry, aggressive yet completely calm… just as I had practiced over the past few months when I was on the podium in every downhill this season. Two wins and leading the standings… that was all a test to prepare me for the Olympics.
“Mentally, I was more ready than I have ever been. But just because I was ready, that didn’t guarantee me anything. Nothing in life is guaranteed. That’s the gamble of chasing your dreams: you might fall, but if you don’t try, you’ll never know.
“So please, don’t feel sad. The ride was worth the fall. When I close my eyes at night, I don’t have regrets, and the love I have for skiing remains. I am still looking forward to the moment when I can stand on the top of the mountain once more. And I will.”
