Lindsey Vonn is still weighing her future options after her Olympic crash, saying she has not ruled out a return to skiing following her season-ending injury in Cortina.
Vonn crashed early in the women's downhill at the 2026 Winter Olympics, suffering a complex tibia fracture and compartment syndrome. That fall ended what had been a strong comeback season, with Vonn sitting atop the downhill standings entering the Games.
The crash punctuated a career defined by pushing her limits. The US skiing star competed despite tearing her ACL in a World Cup crash just nine days before the event. After that incident, she chose to race on the sport's biggest stage one more time.
Now, her focus has shifted to recovery — and what comes next.
"I can move on," Vonn told Craig Melvin in a recent TODAY interview. "It's not a question of can I, I already have... I know what it's like to not be a ski racer anymore."
Still, she has not ruled out another run.
"I don't know the answer to that question," she said. "I know I'll be happy if I do ski race again... It might be fun to do one more — one more run."
That possibility remains in play as she works through rehabbing her Olympic crash injury. In the interview, Vonn reported spending hours each day in physical therapy, the gym, and specialized treatment.
"On repeat," she said. "Every day."
The crash also shifted how Vonn views her legacy, as the 41-year-old resists being pinned down by that fateful moment in Cortina.
"I don't want 13 seconds to define my career because it's so much more than that," she said.
Vonn returned to competition in 2024 after briefly retiring in 2019, building back into form before this year's Olympic setback. Her resume already includes three Olympic medals and 84 World Cup wins.
What's Next for Lindsey Vonn After her Olympic Crash
While she's not ruling anything out, Vonn's next step depends on her continued recovery.
"I can't say what the future holds," she said. "My mind can't get there yet."
