Lindsey Vonn Discharged from Hospital, to Continue Recovery in US After Olympic Crash

Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy – U.S. Ski star Lindsey Vonn has been discharged from Ca’ Foncello Hospital in Treviso, Italy, approximately one week after a high-speed crash during the women’s Olympic downhill competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics, according to multiple reports CBS News and Sky News.

Details of the Crash and Initial Treatment

The 41-year-old Vonn crashed 13 seconds into her run on February 8th, becoming hooked on a gate and resulting in a significant airborne fall AP News. She was immediately airlifted to a hospital in Cortina d’Ampezzo and later transferred to a larger medical facility in Treviso for further care.

Multiple Surgeries Performed in Italy

Vonn underwent multiple surgeries in Italy to address a complex tibia fracture in her left leg CBS News. She recently completed her fourth surgery, which she described as successful in an Instagram post Sky News.

Return to the US for Continued Care

Sophie Goldschmidt, president and CEO of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association, stated that the team’s medical staff coordinated Vonn’s recovery and will accompany her back to the United States CBS News. Vonn is expected to undergo further surgeries in the US.

Vonn’s Olympic Comeback and Future Recovery

Vonn was attempting to become the oldest alpine skiing medalist in Olympic history, having demonstrated strong form with two World Cup downhill wins earlier this season CBS News. The tibia fracture is expected to require an eight to eleven-month recovery period, according to orthopaedic specialists Sky News.

In a recent post, Vonn acknowledged the risks inherent in alpine skiing, stating, “Every skier in that starting gate took the same risk. Because even if you are the strongest person in the world, the mountain always holds the cards.” Sky News