CRASH COMEBACK 

‘Every moment was worth it’ – Lindsey Vonn sends message to ‘all the haters’ after horror Winter Olympics crash

LINDSEY Vonn has hit back at critics after her dramatic Winter Olympics comeback and horror crash.

The American ski legend entered the Games already nursing a knee injury and facing doubts about whether she could even compete.

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Lindsey Vonn was left screaming in agony as her Olympic dream ended in disasterCredit: Reuters
 

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She has had multiple surgeries both in Italy and the US since her crashCredit: instagram @lindseyvonn
 

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Lindsey Vonn shared a defiant video on InstagramCredit: Instagram @lindseyvonn
Vonn didn’t just show up, she stunned the world.

Her campaign, however, took a terrifying turn when she suffered a horror crash on the slopes, a moment that had fans holding their breath.

Despite the tumble, Vonn said the memories will live with her forever and that she disagreed with those who said she should have given her spot to someone else.

Writing from a hospital bed, the 41-year-old reflected on the whirlwind of the season and the Games themselves, posting a heartfelt message on social media.

She said, “It wasn’t all for nothing… it was everything.

“And it wasn’t a dream… although sitting in this hospital bed it seems far away now… But I did it.

“I came back. I won. I showed up and did what most thought was impossible at my age with a partial knee replacement.

“These memories I’ll have forever and I’m grateful for every one of them. Every moment was amazing. Every moment was worth it.”

Vonn didn’t shy away from addressing the critics either.

She added, “One thing that stung was when people said I was selfish and should give my Olympic spot to someone else.

“So… I just wanted to recap my season for all the haters out there that don’t understand what it means to earn your spot, and on a more positive note, to just reflect…”

Her words have been met with an outpouring of support from fans and fellow athletes alike, praising Vonn for her resilience, courage, and determination.

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She also hit back at critics who questioned her competing while already injuredCredit: Instagram @lindseyvonn
 

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Vonn says that the memories will stay with her foreverCredit: Instagram/Lindsey Vonn

How to watch Milan-Cortina 2026

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THE world’s best winter sports athletes have descended upon northern Italy.

Milan-Cortina plays host to the 25th edition of the Winter Olympic Games from February 6 to 22 – and here’s how to watch it all LIVE.

NBC is the official Olympic broadcaster in the United States.

The network will show action daily on it’s stable of platforms – including USA Network and Peacock.

Subscribe HERE to Peacock to watch all the action from Italy.