"It was incredible to be #1 in the world again at 41 years old and set new records in my sport, but at my age, I'm the only one that will decide my future. I don't need anyone's permission to do what makes me happy. Maybe that means racing again, maybe that doesn't. Only time will tell."
"Vonn suffered a complex tibia fracture in her left leg when she crashed just 13 seconds into her Olympic downhill run in February. She recently said she nearly lost her leg after the trauma from the crash led to compartment syndrome. Compartment syndrome involves excessive pressure building up inside a muscle, either from bleeding or swelling."
"Think you're mistaking my ego for joy. I've said it my whole life; I love skiing. I'll put my feet up when I'm good and ready thank you."
Lindsey Vonn, recovering from a complex tibia fracture sustained during the Milan Cortina Olympics, asserts her autonomy in deciding her skiing future. The 41-year-old achieved significant accomplishments this season, winning two downhill races and setting new records before her crash. She firmly rejects unsolicited advice about retirement, emphasizing that only she determines what makes her happy. Vonn clarifies that her determination reflects joy in skiing rather than ego. She nearly lost her leg due to compartment syndrome following the crash but is actively rehabilitating through weight training and stationary biking. Her comeback last season followed nearly six years away from racing and knee replacement surgery.
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