Updated On: 10 February, 2026 08:54 AM IST | Italy | Ronan Carvalho
From broken bones and torn ligaments to knee replacement surgery, Lindsey Vonn’s career has been defined as much by resilience as by dominance. Time and again, the American skiing legend fought her way back from devastating injuries to remain one of the most successful alpine skiers in history

Lindsey Vonn
5 Feb 2010
Broke little finger in right hand during the giant slalom while performing a twirl
3 Feb 2009
Lacerated right thumb while trying to open a bottle of champagne after victory