LINDSEY Vonn has shared an update on her injury from the hospital, revealing she is “slowly coming back to life” following her Winter Olympics crash.
The 41-year-old suffered a “complex” fracture to her left leg after crashing just 14 seconds into her run in the women’s downhill skiing event earlier this month.
It came just over one week after she suffered a ruptured ACL while competing in Crans-Montana, Switzerland.
Vonn has spent the last nine days bed-bound in hospital, having already endured multiple surgeries.
And on Monday she shared a positive update, revealing she is now going “back to basics” and enjoying the “simple things in life” despite her injury.
She took to Instagram to write, “Thankful for friends, family, my team and all the medical staff that are getting me back to myself….
“I’m slowly coming back to life, back to basics and the simple things in life that mean the most. Smile. Laugh. Love.
“My sister @kar_inthegarage made this video and it instantly made me cry and made my heart full. Love you guys.”
Vonn is now back in the US after being discharged from the hospital in Italy.
She took to X to write, “Haven’t stood on my feet in over a week… been in a hospital bed immobile since my race.
“And although I’m not yet able to stand, being back on home soil feels amazing.
“Huge thank you to everyone in Italy for taking good care of me.”
Vonn requires more surgeries on her injured leg in the States, meaning she will remain in the hospital.
Fans took to social media to wish her well in the next step of her recovery.
One person wrote, “Welcome back! Hopefully you’ll be more comfortable back at home and make a speedy recovery!”
Another commented, “Your courage to try the impossible is what makes you a legend. Get well soon, Champ!”
While a third wrote, “We are proud of you Lindsey.”