Lindsey Vonn's No. 1 priority following her Winter Olympics crash is saving her leg, according to a French surgeon.

Just days ago, skiing legend Lindsey Vonn posted an update from her hospital bed following the third surgery on her leg since clipping a gate and crashing just moments after beginning a downhill run at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. It was positive in tone.

A French surgeon who specializes in injuries similar to the one Lindsey Vonn suffered says the Olympic athlete could have lost her leg in the accident. Speaking to French-language outlet RCM Sport on Thursday,

Lindsey Vonn’s surgeon shares a hopeful recovery update after her severe crash, even as specialists warn her leg injury still carries risks.

Thomas Markle, 81, says he's 'making good progress' with physiotherapy two months after having his left leg amputated in a three-hour 'life or death' operation

“I lost my leg but I didn’t lose surfing," said Kai McKenzie, who had his right leg amputated above the knee following the attack in Australia in July 2024

A specialist knee expert has weighed in on skier Lindsey Vonn's injuries, explaining that she could face amputation.