MILAN — U.S. skier Lindsey Vonn announced she requires multiple surgeries for her leg injury sustained during a crash at the Winter Olympics, clarifying that her torn ACL did not contribute to the accident. Vonn, who was competing despite a recent knee injury, crashed before reaching the first marker and was airlifted for surgery. Her father expressed a desire for her to retire, emphasizing her strength in coping with the situation. At 41, Vonn aimed to be the oldest Alpine skier to medal, boasting a gold medal and 84 World Cup wins.
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