Lindsey Vonn says ankle still broken five months after Olympics crash
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One of the most memorable moments of the 2026 Winter Olympics came early as skier Lindsey Vonn put on a gutsy performance for the ages, competing at the age of 41 just a week after injuring her knee in a crash.
Unfortunately, as admirable as her determination was, she severely injured herself in another accident just 13 seconds into her run in the women’s downhill final.
Five months later, Vonn is still dealing with her injuries.
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Lindsey Vonn speaks onstage during the 2026 ESPYs. (Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
“This has been a very slow process,” Vonn said People While attending the ESPYs in New York on Wednesday. “It’s been five months since I’ve been able to go to the gym in any meaningful way. Walking is still very difficult for me. My ankle is still broken.”
Whatever the outcome, the decision to attempt this run remains one of the bravest moments of the Games.
Lindsey Vonn had a serious accident during the women’s downhill race at the 2026 Winter Olympics. (Screenshot by IOC via Getty Images)
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Remember when I mentioned this injury before the Olympics? This wasn’t just a small bump in the road; It was a completely torn ACL.
There was no doubt about his courage, but the aftermath was difficult.
Lindsey Vonn walks on pit road ahead of the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix. (Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto)
“I was in a wheelchair for too long. I was on crutches for too long,” Vonn said. “To be honest, I couldn’t walk unaided for almost 3.5 months. When I was able to walk on my own, I was very touched.”
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This week, Vonn posted an update on her recovery, saying she has a “very long road ahead.”
