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MON · 2026-02-23 · 19:35 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0223-18645
NSR-2026-0223-18645News Report·EN·Human Interest
US skier Lindsey Vonn reveals leg was nearly amputated
US skier Lindsey Vonn revealed on February 23, 2026, that she nearly had her leg amputated following an Olympic crash. The injury was so severe that amputation was considered a possibility.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-02-23 · 19:35 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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US skier Lindsey Vonn revealed on February 23, 2026, that she nearly had her leg amputated following an Olympic crash. The injury was so severe that amputation was considered a possibility. Vonn's doctor was ultimately able to relieve the traumatic injury, preventing the need for amputation. The specific location of the Olympics and the details of the crash were not provided in the source. The revelation highlights the severity of the injuries sustained during her skiing career.
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Her doctor was able to relieve the traumatic injury.
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Her leg was injured so severely in her Olympic crash that amputation was a possibility.
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US skier Lindsey Vonn revealed that her leg was nearly amputated.
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