Lindsey Vonn Defends Olympic Spot After Injury Ends 2026 Run

Lindsey Vonn defended her decision to compete in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics after critics labeled her participation "selfish" following a crash that broke her tibia.The 41-year-old alpine skier revealed she had also torn her ACL just nine days before the Games but still achieved seven podium finishes and two downhill wins during the 2026 season.Despite requiring four surgeries after the February 8 accident, Lindsey Vonn stated she has no regrets about competing and intends to continue skiing following her recovery.