American skiing icon Lindsey Vonn is making significant strides in her recovery process.
Just weeks after a serious accident during the 2026 Winter Olympics, the 41-year-old Vonn shared an uplifting update following a torn ACL just prior to the Games and a compound leg fracture while competing.
Vonn disclosed last week that she had started light rehabilitation activities. By Friday, she mentioned her ongoing recovery from the range of injuries, which now includes some time spent on a stationary bike.
“Guys…I’m on a bike!! Starting with 5 minutes… progressing one day at a time,” she posted on Instagram.
This development marks a substantial milestone for the accomplished Olympian.
The unfortunate incident took place in the women’s downhill race when Vonn lost control shortly after leaving the starting gate. Remarkably, she raced even after injuring her ACL in a previous fall days before.
At the end of February, Vonn expressed concerns that amputation might be necessary for her leg.
“Dr. Tom Hackett saved my life. He saved my leg from having to be amputated,” Vonn stated. “If I hadn’t torn my ACL, Tom wouldn’t have been there.”
A broken leg led to multiple surgeries in Italy before she was finally able to travel back to the United States.
Vonn secured one Olympic gold medal in her career at the 2010 Vancouver Games, alongside eight World Championship medals. Additionally, she earned gold twice at the 2009 Games held in France, specifically in the downhill and super-G events.
