Source: Fox News
Summary
Lindsey Vonn, a 41-year-old skier, underwent her fifth surgery on Thursday to repair a compound fracture of her leg after a crash during the Milan Cortina Olympics. She suffered a ruptured ACL a week before the Games and was hoping to compete, but was airlifted off an Italian mountain after her downhill competition. Vonn shared updates on her recovery on Instagram, including a video of herself being wheeled into a hospital room and X-rays of the plates and screws used in her surgery.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Vonn’s crash was a slow-motion nightmare, with her leg twisted in ways that defy human comprehension.
She’s been through five surgeries already, and it’s hard not to wonder how much more she can take.
But Vonn’s not one to give up easily – she’s been posting updates on Instagram, showing off her X-rays and talking about her recovery.
This one feels like a long, hard road ahead, with no clear end in sight.
Original Observation: This is a crash course in resilience.
