Lindsey Vonn’s unbreakable career: Injuries, comebacks and glory

Lindsey Vonn

5 Feb 2010
Broke little finger in right hand during the giant slalom while performing a twirl

3 Feb 2009
Lacerated right thumb while trying to open a bottle of champagne after victory

6 Feb 2011
Sustained concussion after a crash while practising for the World Cup

4 Dec 2009
Bruised left forearm in a crash during an opening run at the World Cup giant slalom

1 Feb 2006
Bruised hip during a downhill training session

10 Nov 2016
Fractured humerus bone in right arm during training

11 Dec 2017
Spinal joint dysfunction while competing at the Super G racing event

9 Feb 2016
Fractured left knee during the World Cup Super G event

13 Apr 2024
Partial right knee replacement surgery

12 Nov 2018
Tore LCL and sustained three tibial plateau fractures in left knee during a training session

2 Feb 2007
Sprained right ACL after crash during training

14 Jan 2026
Tore left knee ACL in final downhill race before 2026 Winter Olympics

7 Feb 2013
Tore right ACL, MCL, and fractured tibial plateau after a series of big crashes during the World Championships and in training

8 April 2013
Broke left ankle during a training camp

Vonn's achievements!
Olympic medals: 3
World C'ship medals: 8
World Cup titles: 20
Total World Cup race wins: 84