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PYEONGCHANG-GUN, SOUTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 25: Alpine skier Lindsey Vonn of the United States attends a closing press conference for Team USA on day sixteen of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games on February 25, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. (Photo by Ker Robertson/Getty Images,)
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PYEONGCHANG-GUN, SOUTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 25: Alpine skier Lindsey Vonn of the United States attends a closing press conference for Team USA on day sixteen of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games on February 25, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. (Photo by Ker Robertson/Getty Images,)
Skiing queen or surgery queen? There is no doubt that Lindsey Vonn, the former skiing champion, has nailed every other championship and setback with a strong attitude. Whenever life has given her lemons, Vonn has served the best lemonade. From “19 screws” in the body to the 10th surgery, Vonn faced adversity with a smile on her face.
In a recent update, Vonn shared news of her upcoming surgery. While the surgery is scheduled for the future, the heartbreaking news is already making headlines, leaving fans apprehensive about Vonn’s destiny. Despite the challenges, Vonn proudly wears her scars, breaking the internet with her posts that resonate with courage and determination.
Recent knee surgery revelation of Lindsey Vonn
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The champion has several times opened up about her medical journey with the fans on her social media handle. Once again, according to the Snowbrain news report, she shared a new surgery insight on her Instagram story. Vonn’s Q&A stories created ripples in the skiing and surfing community as the former Olympic skier shared that she was gearing up for a knee replacement surgery.
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 11: Lindsey Vonn speaks during Shell’s Power Of Performance at Lavan on May 11, 2023, in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images)
A snippet featured her knee in a surgical dress, announcing the spring surgery date. With 82 World Cup race wins, four overall championships, and Olympic medals, Vonn is the third-winningest skier in history.
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Despite retiring in 2019 due to knee injuries impacting her ability to compete, her resilience shines. The revelation of the 19 screws in her arm shook the world, evoking both devastation and admiration for her bravery.
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What is the story about the 19 screws in her arms?
In a revealing interview with Inc. Magazine on April 13, 2023, Vonn openly discussed the severe injuries from the 2013 World Championships. She adds, “I can’t tell you how many times people told me that I wouldn’t come back. I had two ACL surgeries, MCL meniscus. I have a plate and 19 screws in my arm.”
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Despite doubts and setbacks, Vonn persevered through two ACL surgeries and addressed issues with her MCL and meniscus. Notably, she now carries a plate secured by “19 screws” in her arm. In a world obsessed with perfection, Vonn’s candidness about her journey becomes an inspiration for those who value authenticity over the pursuit of flawlessness. A recent picture, revealing the scars from her latest surgery, serves as a powerful reminder yet again that strength often emerges from embracing imperfections.
