Lindsey Vonn: Saved from Amputation After Skiing Accident at Olympics

Lindsey Vonn revealed that surgery following a crash during the 2026 Olympic Games saved her left leg from amputation. The former Olympic skier disclosed the severity of her injury in recent interviews with multiple news outlets, including TF1 Info and Le Figaro. Vonn sustained the injury during competition at the 2026 Olympics, the location of which was not specified in available sources. Following the crash, doctors determined that amputation was a serious possibility, but surgical intervention ultimately preserved her leg. NewsRadio 570 WKBN reported that Vonn described the amputation risk as a “serious possibility.” According to Reuters, Vonn credited her doctor with saving her leg. NBC Sports likewise reported on Vonn’s statement regarding the surgery preventing amputation. The recovery process will be extensive, Vonn indicated in interviews. Details regarding the specific nature of the surgery and the expected timeline for recovery have not been released. Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese soccer star, publicly sent a message of support to Vonn following news of her injury, according to Le Parisien. His message read, “Continue to fight.” As of Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Vonn’s current condition and the specifics of her rehabilitation plan remain undisclosed.