Idman.biz
American alpine skier Lindsey Vonn has announced that she does not regret her decision to participate in the Olympics 2026.
Idman.Biz reports that Vonn decided to start at the Winter Olympics in Italy despite tearing her cruciate ligaments at the end of January. On February 8, the 2010 Olympic champion struggled in the downhill race and was unable to finish the distance due to a terrible fall. The athlete was taken to the hospital by helicopter and underwent her third operation.
Vonn wrote this on her social media account:
"My last surgery was successful! Thank goodness I can finally return to the US! As soon as I get back, I'll share more news and information about my injury. But now, sitting here in my bed, there are a few thoughts I want to share.
I read a lot of messages and comments written to me, saying that what happened disappointed people. Please don't be sad. I accept solidarity, support and love, but not sadness. I hope this will give you the strength to continue the fight, because that is exactly what I did and will continue to do. Always.
I knew what I was doing. I chose to take a risk. Every skier at the start faced the same risk.
I was ready to risk, work and sacrifice for something I was absolutely sure I could do. I'm always ready to take risks and fall rather than not show my potential and then regret it. Nothing is guaranteed in life, and that's the risk of pursuing your dream: you can fall, but if you don't try, you'll never know. So please don't be sad. It was worth it. I don't regret anything, my love for skiing remains. I look forward to the moment when I will climb to the top of the mountain again, I will do it."
