From broken bones and torn ligaments to knee replacement surgery, Lindsey Vonn’s career has been defined as much by resilience as by dominance. Time and again, the American skiing legend fought her way back from devastating injuries to remain one of the most successful alpine skiers in history
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
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