'Almost Had to Amputate Leg' Human Triumph: Lindsey Vonn Appears on Crutches in Bold Dress "Just Three Months After 8 Major Surgeries"

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'Queen of Skiing' Lindsey Vonn (42) made a glamorous comeback after overcoming Olympic injuries.

'The Sun' in the UK reported on the 5th (Korean time) that "Vonn appeared on the Met Gala red carpet with crutches just three months after suffering a leg fracture during Olympic competition."

'Vonn appeared on the steps of New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art wearing a form-fitting long gown. The media reported that "this marked her first public appearance since the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics downhill crash, demonstrating her strong will to return."

'The article continued, "The outfit Vonn wore was a one-shoulder dress with a white base adorned with black and silver patterns. The lower portion was finished with a white tulle mermaid line, and her right arm was wrapped in sheer fabric to add sophistication. The outfit faithfully reflected this year's dress code, 'Fashion is Art.'"

'This was Vonn's third appearance at the Met Gala. The media noted that "fans around the world have closely followed her rehabilitation process and sent enthusiastic support."

'On February 9, Vonn competed in the men's downhill alpine skiing event at the 2026 Milan-Cortina D'Ampezzo Winter Olympics held at the Topane Alpine Ski Center in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. She fell just 13 seconds after the start and was urgently airlifted by helicopter. She suffered a severe compound fracture in her left leg. Although she had already been diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament just before the competition, the tragedy occurred because she insisted on competing despite the injury.

'Vonn subsequently underwent multiple surgeries. The surgical process was harrowing. Immediately after her first surgery, she developed compartment syndrome, a condition where pressure builds up within the muscles due to bleeding, putting her at risk of leg amputation. Doctors raced against time to prevent the worst-case scenario, and she underwent a total of eight major surgeries while shuttling between Italy and the United States.

'It remains uncertain whether she will extend her athletic career. Recently, Vonn stated, "I am currently in survival mode, just enduring the crisis. I do not want to make emotional or hasty decisions. I will objectively evaluate the situation over time," declining to comment on retirement.

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