Lindsey Vonn has made a swift return to training just four weeks after suffering a leg injury in a dramatic crash during the Winter Olympics. Vonn, aged 41, had a downhill mishap in Italy shortly after tearing her cruciate ligament in a practice session.
Following the incident, Vonn was airlifted to a hospital where she underwent corrective surgery for a broken leg. To reassure her fans about her condition, she took to social media to post videos of herself lifting weights and putting weight on her injured leg.
In her caption, Vonn expressed gratitude for the support and emphasized her determination to recover, stating, “Definitely some hard times, but still thankful… still working hard. The only goal is to get healthy. One day at a time. #icandothis.”
LeBron James, a prominent figure in the NBA, was among those who sent messages of encouragement to Vonn in response to her situation. Vonn recently shared the emotional toll of her injury on social media, highlighting the mental challenges she faced post-accident.
Despite the setbacks, Vonn shared her positive outlook on recovery, mentioning a tough hospital stay due to low hemoglobin levels from surgeries and a subsequent blood transfusion. Currently using a wheelchair due to a broken ankle, Vonn remains optimistic about the rehabilitation process, taking it step by step as she aims to return to peak performance.