Lindsey Vonn is clapping again in a brand new submit!
The 41-year-old alpine ski racer returned for the 2026 Winter Olympics this 12 months, nevertheless, she had a horrible accident that left her with a fancy tibia fracture and a number of surgical procedures.
Her return to the Olympic video games was met with criticism, with some calling her “egocentric,” and he or she’s talking out in response.
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“It wasn’t all for nothing… it was all the pieces. And it wasn’t a dream… though sitting on this hospital mattress it appears far-off now…” she wrote on Instagram. “However I did it. I got here again. I gained. I confirmed up and did what most thought was unattainable at my age with a partial knee substitute. These recollections I’ll have without end and I’m grateful for each one among them. Each second was superb. Each second was price it.”
“One factor that stung was when folks stated I used to be egocentric and may give my Olympic spot to another person. So… I simply wished to recap my season for all of the haters on the market that don’t perceive what it means to earn your spot, and on a extra optimistic notice, to only replicate…” she added earlier than sharing her accomplishments.
“It’s not unattainable till it’s executed. I didn’t attain my final aim…. However I nonetheless did lots,” Lindsey concluded. “Thanks to those that believed! ❤️🙏🏻”
The athlete had 4 surgical procedures in Italy earlier than being transported again house to the US this week.
She additionally shared the unhappy information that her canine handed away earlier this month whereas she was in Italy for the Olympics.