Lindsey Vonn Makes U.S. Announcement After Leaving Winter Olympics

Vonn entered her fifth Olympics with high hopes. The four-time Alpine Ski World Cup champion headed into the 2026 Games with one gold and two bronze medals in her collection. Vonn came out of retirement in 2024, six years after retiring in 2016. Her goal was to further expand her legacy in the 2026 Olympics.

Unfortunately for the Saint Paul, Minnesota native, her fifth Olympic stint did not go as planned. Her fractured leg from the downhill final is the latest addition to her long list of major career injuries.

Based on her social media updates, Vonn underwent at least four surgical procedures in Italy. On Saturday, after another round of surgery, she announced that she finally got the clearance to fly back home to America.

Vonn arrived in the U.S. on Monday night. She took to social media to announce her return.

“Haven’t stood on my feet in over a week… been in a hospital bed immobile since my race. And although I’m not yet able to stand, being back on home soil feels amazing ❤️  #imhome #BeLv

“Huge thank you to everyone in Italy for taking good care of me” she posted on X.

In a recent post, Vonn said she would provide “more updates and info about my injury” once she returns home to the United States. Vonn will likely consult with doctors and medical experts in the coming days to help her navigate through this latest injury.

At this point, it remains to be seen what the future holds for Vonn’s skiing career.