LINDSEY VONN REFLECTS ON "REGRET" AFTER OLYMPICS 2026 CRASH.
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Lindsey Vonn's path to recovery has not been easy.
After colliding during the women's downhill final at the Olympics in Cortina, Italy on February 8, the alpine ski racer shared a more detailed update on her recovery from her most recent surgery.
“Surgery went well today!” Lindsey, who has undergone more than three procedures in seven days since the incident, wrote in the caption of a February 14 Instagram post. "Fortunately, I will be able to return to the United States! Once I return, I will provide you with additional updates and information about my injury."
But for now, the 41-year-old is reflecting on the terrifying incident that resulted in a broken left tibia.
“When I think back on my crash, I didn’t stand in the starting gate unaware of the potential consequences,” she explained. "I understood what I was doing. I decided to take a risk. Every skier at the starting gate took the same risk. Because even if you are the strongest person in the world, the mountain always has the upper hand."
Lindsey Vonn of Team United States inspects the course during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Championships.
"So please don't be sad," she said. "The ride was well worth the fall. When I close my eyes at night, I have no regrets, and my love of skiing remains. I'm still looking forward to the time when I can stand on top of the mountain once more. And I will.”



