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'No regrets' - Vonn sustains 'complex tibia fracture'

Lindsey Vonn, the 41-year-old American skier, sustained a complex tibia fracture during the women's downhill competition at the Winter Olympics, requiring multiple surgeries. The crash occurred just 13 seconds into her run when her arm got caught in a gate, leading to her being airlifted to a hospital for treatment. Despite the injury, Vonn expressed that she has 'no regrets' about her attempt to compete.

Lindsey Vonn at downhill practice training session in rtina at Winter Olympics

Lindsey Vonn at downhill practice training session in rtina at Winter Olympics

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Key Highlights

  • Lindsey Vonn suffered a complex tibia fracture during the Winter Olympics.
  • The accident happened 13 seconds into her downhill run.
  • She was racing with a previously ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).
  • Vonn was airlifted to Ca Foncello hospital for surgery on her left leg.
  • Her father expressed concerns that this may be the end of her skiing career.
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Sources

  1. 'No regrets' - Vonn sustains 'complex tibia fracture'
  2. Lindsey Vonn's dad reacts to ski star's terrifying Olympic crash
  3. Lindsey Vonn Reveals She Suffered a Fractured Shin Bone in Olympic Crash

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