Decorated American skier Lindsey Vonn is progressing well in her recovery nearly three months after her dangerous crash at the 2026 Winter Olympics. However, it’s clear she still has a long way to go before she returns to full health.
Vonn suffered a complex tibia fracture as a result of her downhill crash just 13 seconds into her race at the Milan Cortina Games on February 8. She had to be airlifted to a nearby hospital after the accident, eventually undergoing three surgeries before she could return to the U.S.
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The 41-year-old skier, who has three Olympic medals to her name, has since undergone two more surgeries to address her injury. Now, she’s undergoing rehab and continuously working to regain the strength she lost because of her accident.
Lindsey Vonn’s update on Instagram
Vonn has often updated her fans about her condition on social media, frequently posting pictures of her personal life and rehab activities.
Last week, she shared a photo of herself walking on a beach with her crutches, writing, “Step by step…recovering physically and mentally.”
On Tuesday, Vonn posted another update, this time taking a selfie after a workout session. In her caption, she admitted that she’s still not back to her old self, although she’s slowly getting there.
“Not quite me but getting there…” Vonn stated, along with a hashtag “stepbystep.”
While Vonn is still recovering and is unable to play the sport she loves, it doesn’t mean she has stopped working altogether. She remains active with her commitments away from her sport. Currently, she’s working on Invivyd’s “Antibodies for Any Body” campaign.
Vonn is also set to speak at the 2026 commencement ceremony of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism on May 15.
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