With the 2026 Winter Olympics on the horizon, Lindsey Vonn has confirmed she will undergo multiple surgeries following a devastating crash. What many hoped was a setback she could fight through has now become a far more serious reality.

Doctors clarified that the ACL tear “had nothing to do with it.” Instead, a separate impact injury caused extensive damage — severe enough to eliminate any realistic hope of a quick return to competition.

For an athlete known for pushing past pain and defying odds, this marks a difficult turning point. The road ahead will now focus on surgery, recovery, and long-term health rather than an immediate Olympic comeback.