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Lindsey Vonn reveals that her beloved dog, Leo, died the day after her downhill crash at Olympics

February 19, 2026

Lindsey Vonn experienced significant personal tragedy following her downhill crash at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, as her dog Leo died just one day after the incident. Vonn described the days surrounding her crash and Leo's death as among the hardest of her life, while she faces recovery from multiple surgeries due to her injuries.

Lindsey Vonn stands next to an orange Olympic flag and looks downhill with snow in the background. She wears a white helmet

Credit: (Marco Trovati / Associated Press)

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Lindsey Vonn suffered a complex tibia fracture during the downhill event on February 8, 2026.
Her dog Leo died the day after her crash, on February 9, 2026.
Vonn is recovering from multiple surgeries related to her leg injury.
She shared her grief on social media, describing the recent days as extremely difficult.

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Lindsey Vonn reveals that her beloved dog, Leo, died the day after her downhill crash at Olympics

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