Lindsey Vonn Released from Hospital After Olympics Injury

US ski star Lindsey Vonn has been discharged from a hospital in Italy following a severe crash during her Olympic comeback, where she suffered a complex tibia fracture. Airlifted after crashing just 13 seconds into her downhill final, Vonn underwent multiple surgeries and faces an 8 to 11 month recovery period. In her Instagram post, she expressed her determination to return to skiing and acknowledged the risks involved in her sport. Vonn, a two-time Olympic champion, had aimed to become the oldest Alpine skiing medallist in history.

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