Athletes Health

Lindsey Vonn’s recovery continues after her Olympic crash, but a recent public appearance shows the reality behind her optimistic timeline.

Lindsey Vonn says a return to the 2030 Olympics remains possible—but only if she can compete at the highest level after her recovery.

Austrian slalom star Manuel Feller will miss the remainder of the World Cup season as he focuses on recovery and possible surgery after a difficult winter.

After winning two gold medals at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, Federica Brignone is ending her season early to focus on rehabilitating the leg she fractured last April.

After a devastating Olympic downhill crash, Lindsey Vonn chose to document her recovery publicly — a rare move in elite ski racing.

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Federica Brignone is in Soldeu, but the Italian star admits she is still battling pain from her 2025 leg fractures. Living “very much day-by-day,” Brignone faces tough decisions about racing, recovery and what comes next.

Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic comeback ended in heartbreak after a violent downhill crash left her with a serious leg fracture and emergency surgery in Italy.

Fredrik Møller was airlifted from the Stelvio course after crashing in the first Olympic downhill training in Bormio and will miss Saturday’s race due to injury.

Aleksander Aamodt Kilde has withdrawn from the Milan-Cortina Olympics following his return from serious injury, ending hopes of a start in the men’s downhill in Bormio.

Lindsey Vonn confirmed she ruptured her ACL in a recent World Cup crash but still plans to race the Olympic downhill at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games, refusing to walk away from what could be her final Olympic start.

Lindsey Vonn shared an Instagram update after injuring her left knee in a downhill training crash in Switzerland. Norwegian Marte Monsen was also injured.

Federica Brignone is back on snow in Cortina as the reigning overall, downhill, and giant slalom World Cup champion builds toward Milano Cortina 2026.

Ski racing carries inherent risk, but injury prevention and return-to-snow systems are evolving. Coaches and programs are rethinking how athletes recover, rebuild confidence, and return safely—through better communication, smarter training design, and a culture that prioritizes long-term health.

Olympic slalom medalist Katharina Liensberger will undergo knee surgery after suffering a serious training injury in Austria.

After a terrifying training crash, Czech World Cup skier Tereza Nová is focused on one goal: independence. Supported by family, fans, and the ski racing community, her journey is a powerful reminder that life — and purpose — continue after injury.

Corinne Suter crashed during downhill training in St. Moritz and suffered multiple leg injuries. The Olympic downhill champion is expected to miss about a month.

Stifel U.S. Ski Team speed star Lauren Macuga suffered an ACL injury in training and will miss the rest of the season. She confirmed the news on Instagram, promising to come back strong.