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Lindsey Vonn is a true American icon of the slopes. From conquering the most challenging terrains to claiming multiple Olympic golds, Lindsey Vonn has done it all. Her record of 82 World Cup victories was only surpassed in January 2023 by another American icon, Mikaela Shiffrin. Throughout her skiing career, Vonn has dominated the slopes and has also secured a record 20 crystal globes in the process.

However, the path to glory often comes with its own set of sacrifices. Over the course of a successful career, Vonn’s body has paid a hefty price in her pursuit of greatness. Recently, the Olympic champion took to her social media and shared a health update with her fans.

Lindsey Vonn’s health update

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Lindsey Vonn took to her Instagram to share a heartfelt update with her devoted fans. Through her Instagram story, she poured her heart out, thanking her supporters for their unwavering love and encouragement. Her Instagram story revealed that Lindsey Vonn had undergone another knee surgery – a procedure to address the damage accumulated throughout her illustrious ski racing career. She bravely confronted the pain and challenges head-on, striving to manage it as best as she could.

This recent surgery is a crucial step in her journey toward long-term relief and recovery. A part of her Instagram story read, “We still have work to do, and most likely another surgery, but I hope this will help me for a bit.” For now, she is filled with hope and excitement for what lies ahead.

Lindsey Vonn’s passion for skiing and her desire to return to the activities she loves fuels her courage. By undergoing such surgeries, she is setting her sights set on a brighter, pain-free future, as she embraces her post-retirement journey with open arms. After announcing her successful surgery on social media, a former tennis champion was shocked and extended her support on Twitter.

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Chris Evert’s support for Lindsey Vonn

The former WTA no. 1 Chris Evert was surprised by Vonn’s surgery and tweeted a tweet in support of the legendary skier. Evert who has 18 major singles titles under her belt is known for supporting her fellow sportswomen every now and then. The legendary tennis star was also ranked no.1 for an astonishing 260 weeks straight. Supporting Vonn online, she retweeted Vonn’s tweet and wrote, “ANOTHER surgery??? You are the TOUGHEST, most RESILIENT woman athlete ……like EVER…” Evert’s tweet speaks volumes about the imprint both these sports stars have on each other lives.

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As Lindsey Vonn recovers from her surgery, her fans her reminded that Vonn is no stranger to pain. Even as she faced physical challenges, she continued inspiring millions of fans around the globe. Feeling the anticipation of what lies ahead, she looks forward to the day when she can immerse herself in the sports she adores, unencumbered by pain or limitations. Fans await her speedy recovery and hope to see her conquering more summits in life soon.

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