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Vonn still in 'survival mode' after Olympic crash

BBC Sport · May 1, 2026, 9:03 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • Lindsey Vonn was the Olympic downhill champion in 2010
  • Lindsey Vonn has said she is unsure whether her skiing career is over after admitting to being in "survival mode" following her crash at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
  • The American, who is regarded as one of the greatest alpine skiers of all time, has had eight operations since breaking her leg and ankle in the women's downhill event in Italy on 8 February.

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Lindsey Vonn was the Olympic downhill champion in 2010

Lindsey Vonn has said she is unsure whether her skiing career is over after admitting to being in "survival mode" following her crash at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

The American, who is regarded as one of the greatest alpine skiers of all time, has had eight operations since breaking her leg and ankle in the women's downhill event in Italy on 8 February.

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