Former Skiing Legend Lindsey Vonn Charges Into Another “Doctor Approved” Adventure Just Two Weeks After a Major Surgery

A restless quest for adventure is not rare. However, some people find it impossible to stay put regardless of their circumstances. Despite her recent surgery, bonafide adventure seeker Lindsey Vonn charged into another thrilling escapade.

Lindsey Vonn took to social media to share pictures of her latest outing with her fans. The pictures show her donning her swimwear and a life jacket. However, this wasn’t just any other dip in the water. Vonn outdid herself this time when she reached an extraordinary spot for her outing.

Lindsey Vonn skis on the water

At 38 years old, the skiing Olympian Lindsey Vonn is renowned for her remarkable speed that often leaves her competitors trailing behind. While Vonn is typically associated with tearing down slopes on snow, her recent adventure took her to a different terrain—water. Captured in snapshots shared on her Instagram, she can be seen gliding atop a jet ski, relishing the sensation of wind against her body.

Interestingly, this aquatic escapade comes only two weeks after Vonn underwent a significant knee surgery. Her struggles with her right knee have been ongoing, and this procedure isn’t the first time she’s undergone such an operation. Despite these challenges, Vonn’s zest for adventure and determination to experience life to the fullest are evident as she fearlessly embraces new activities even in the face of adversity.

The fun-loving Lindsey Vonn uploaded her pictures with a cute and humorous caption, in which she said she was engaging in some “Doctor approved activities.” Due to surgical procedures, the three-time Olympic medalist was bedridden for a long time. Vonn had also disclosed that she would need to undergo another surgery to address her knee issue once and for all. Despite this impending medical procedure, her fans showered their favorite skiing champion with affection and expressed their happiness at seeing her enjoying herself. Many of her admirers hold the belief that Vonn’s premature retirement was a result of a skiing accident that occurred in 2013.

The greatest skiing expert takes a nasty fall

Lindsey Vonn held the record for the highest number of World Cup race victories until June of this year. She stood atop both men and women in skiing in terms of World Cup race wins. The now-retired legend enjoyed the prime of her career between 2011 and 2012. In fact, she joined the exclusive club of alpine skiers who had triumphed in races at all the major skiing events. However, an unfortunate and tragic accident severely damaged her right knee. Lindsey Vonn was competing at the world championships in Schladming, Austria. On February 5, 2013, she endured a harrowing fall while racing. This incident spelled terrible news for the reigning champion, as she needed to regain her competitive form ahead of the Sochi Winter Olympics in 2014.

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She was sidelined from all competitions for a period of time. She made her return to the World Cup in November 2013 in France. However, luck was not on her side, as she sustained another significant injury to her right knee. This second fall compelled her to remain on the sidelines, watching the Sochi Olympics pass by while she focused on nursing her injured knee back to health. Despite this setback, Lindsey Vonn persisted in skiing and achieving victories for another six years before ultimately retiring on February 10, 2019. While she stands as one of the most successful skiers in history, her fans believe that she still had the potential for several more competitive years.

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