Lindsey Vonn’s ankle fracture still not healed six months after Milano Cortina crash

Lindsey Vonn’s ankle fracture still not healed six months after Milano Cortina crash

Lindsey Vonn’s left tibia fracture from the Milano Cortina 2026 women’s downhill on February 8 remains unhealed after six months. The two-time Olympic medalist has yet to resume full training as doctors monitor bone healing.

What happened on February 8?

Vonn crashed in the final run of the Milano Cortina 2026 women’s downhill on February 8, suffering a complex tibia fracture in her left leg. The fall came at the intermediate split, ending her title defense in the Olympic venue. Race organizers confirmed the incident occurred at 11:47 a.m. local time.

Why it matters for Lindsey Vonn

The lingering injury blocks Vonn’s planned return to competition this summer. Her agent told Yahoo Entertainment she remains in a walking boot and follows a strict rehab schedule. Skiing insiders say the timeline pushes her beyond the 2026-27 World Cup circuit.

What comes next?

Vonn’s medical team expects another imaging review in late July. If healing stalls, surgery could follow. Her social media posts show light gym work, but no on-snow sessions. The athlete has not set a comeback target, telling reporters she’ll decide after the next scan.