Lindsey Vonn says she had third surgery and is doing better

Lindsey Vonn says he underwent a third round of surgery on Wednesday and is making “slow” progress as he recovers from an accident that broke his leg during his Olympic downhill race on Sunday.

The surgery was successful, he said in a post on Instagram. She also shared photos of herself in her hospital bed with a metal frame attached to her leg.

“Success today has a completely different meaning than it did a few days ago,” he posted. “I’m making progress and even though it’s slow, I know I’ll be fine.”

Vonn, who calls Colorado home, said she is grateful for the incredible medical staff, family and friends who have been by her side and for “the beautiful outpouring of love and support from people all over the world.”

“Also, big congratulations to my teammates and all the athletes on Team USA who are there inspiring me and giving me something to cheer for,” he posted.

vonn He crashed seconds into the race after deciding to compete despite tearing his left ACL in an earlier accident during a World Cup event in the Swiss Alps a week earlier.

The 41-year-old American came out of retirement to compete in the Winter Olympics 2026 and had said she felt confident she could complete the race with the help of a knee brace.