Lindsey Vonn is recovering after her accident at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, where she underwent multiple surgeries. At the Met Gala, she showcased a dress that took 4000 hours to create and walked without crutches for the first time since her injury.
Key points
Lindsey Vonn is recovering from an accident at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
She underwent multiple surgeries after being airlifted off the course.
Vonn attended the Met Gala wearing a dress that took 4000 hours to create.
She walked without crutches for the first time since her injury at the event.
Vonn aims to walk 20 yards without crutches as part of her recovery.
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2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
USA skiing great Lindsey Vonn is on the mend after her accident at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Vonn underwent multiple surgeries after the scary scene that saw her airlifted off the course. Recently, she attended the Met Gala and wore a dress that took a tremendous amount of work to get ready for her. “I just feel beautiful,” Vonn exclusively told Zuri Hall during Live From E!: Met Gala 2026. “They spent 4000 hours to make this dress.” Vonn was able to walk without crutches at the Met Gala, a first since suffering her injury. "Monday will be a big day for me because I'm going off crutches for at least 20 yards," she said. "I'm gonna try [to walk]. That's my big goal."
USA skiing great Lindsey Vonn is on the mend after her accident at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Vonn underwent multiple surgeries after the scary scene that saw her airlifted off the course. Recently, she attended the Met Gala and wore a dress that took a tremendous amount of work to get ready for her. “I just feel beautiful,” Vonn exclusively told Zuri Hall during Live From E!: Met Gala 2026. “They spent 4000 hours to make this dress.” Vonn was able to walk without crutches at the Met Gala, a first since suffering her injury. "Monday will be a big day for me because I'm going off crutches for at least 20 yards," she said. "I'm gonna try [to walk]. That's my big goal."
USA skiing great Lindsey Vonn is on the mend after her accident at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Vonn underwent multiple surgeries after the scary scene that saw her airlifted off the course.
Recently, she attended the Met Gala and wore a dress that took a tremendous amount of work to get ready for her. “I just feel beautiful,” Vonn exclusively told Zuri Hall during . “They spent 4000 hours to make this dress.”
Q&A
What happened to Lindsey Vonn at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics?
Lindsey Vonn suffered an accident that required multiple surgeries and resulted in her being airlifted off the course.
How long did it take to create Lindsey Vonn's Met Gala dress?
The dress worn by Lindsey Vonn at the Met Gala took 4000 hours to create.
When did Lindsey Vonn walk without crutches after her injury?
Lindsey Vonn walked without crutches for the first time at the Met Gala, marking a significant step in her recovery.
What did Lindsey Vonn say about her recovery goals?
Lindsey Vonn expressed that her goal was to walk at least 20 yards without crutches, stating, 'Monday will be a big day for me.'
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Live From E!: Met Gala 2026
Vonn was able to walk without crutches at the Met Gala, a first since suffering her injury. "Monday will be a big day for me because I'm going off crutches for at least 20 yards," she said. "I'm gonna try [to walk]. That's my big goal."
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