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Update on the condition of U.S. Ski star Lindsey Vonn, who was hospitalized in Treviso after her Sunday crash. A statement from her is expected on social media.
From our correspondent
CORTINA — American ski champion Lindsey Vonn, after her disastrous Sunday downhill crash, underwent a double surgery to reduce a fracture of the left femur, with an external fixator applied, according to sources.
The procedure was performed at the Ca’ Foncello Hospital in Treviso, where the 41‑year‑old was transferred from the Codivilla Hospital in Cortina d’Ampezzo. Vonn will remain in the facility for several days for monitoring, and her personal physician was present during the operation.
Lindsey Vonn requested privacy
A Veneto hospital was slated to issue an update this morning, but the bulletin never went out as the athlete asked that the injury be communicated through her personal team and the U.S. Ski & Snowboard officials. Vonn is expected to address the situation herself, as she has in past crises, likely via a social‑media post. She has already received numerous messages of support, and Veneto regional president Alberto Stefani sent her a bouquet of flowers.
Competing while injured? “The choice is hers alone”
The American champion chose to race with a torn ligament—a decision some called “reckless.” Her run on the Olympia course in the Tofane lasted just 12 seconds, ending in a spectacular crash after she caught a gate with her shoulder.
IOC President Kristy Coventry weighed in on the issue, saying, “I don’t think One can say she shouldn’t have done it. She made the decision to compete after consulting with her team.”
International Ski Federation (FIS) head Johan Eliasch echoed that view, stating, “Many have asked whether the FIS can intervene to decide if athletes should compete, but I firmly believe that decision belongs to the individual athlete. In Lindsey’s case, she knows her injuries better than anyone.”
