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Lindsey Vonn considers skiing comeback after severe injury and 8 surgeries

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Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn is considering a return to alpine skiing despite a severe injury sustained during the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. The injury, which involved a broken leg, required eight surgeries and left her in a wheelchair for two months. Vonn, who is the oldest member of the U.S. alpine skiing team at 41, has a history of numerous injuries throughout her career but remains motivated by her passion for the sport. AI

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Lindsey Vonn considers skiing comeback after severe injury and 8 surgeries

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Joshua Hong ·

    ‘I may be crazy enough to try one more time’: Lindsey Vonn isn’t ruling out a comeback after eight surgeries and two months in a wheelchair

    “From a sporting perspective, I mean, there is still a small chance,” the 41-year-old Olympian said after more than a dozen injuries.

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