Vonn Discusses Downhill Crash and Tibia Injury at Olympics

American ski athlete Lindsey Vonn, 41, sustained a complex tibia fracture during a crash at the Winter Olympics downhill, requiring multiple surgeries. Despite the injury and pain, she expressed no regrets about competing, stating her Olympic dream didn’t end as hoped. Vonn clarified that a previous anterior cruciate ligament injury did not contribute to her crash, which occurred just 13 seconds into her run. Following the incident, she was airlifted to a hospital in Treviso, Italy, for treatment.

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