Lindsey Vonn credits surgery for saving her leg after Olympics injury

American skier Lindsey Vonn has been released from the hospital after undergoing surgery to save her leg from amputation following a crash during the 2026 Winter Olympics. Vonn suffered complex tibia and ankle fractures, and experienced compartment syndrome, leading to extensive surgery. She expressed no regrets about competing despite a prior ACL injury and is now focused on rehabilitation, transitioning from a wheelchair to crutches.

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