American fractured tibia in downhill last week
Skier is recovering from injuries in US
Lindsey Vonn has hit back at the “haters” who were critical of her decision to take part at this year’s Winter Olympics.
The American crashed out early in her run during the women’s downhill competition during the opening weekend of this month’s Games. She suffered a complex tibia fracture and underwent multiple surgeries in Italy before being flown back to the US for further treatment earlier this week.
The 41-year-old was taking part in her fifth Olympics after a knee replacement and coming out of a temporary retirement. She was also skiing on a torn ACL. Some critics said she should have given up her Olympic spot to someone younger and with a clean bill of health.
