Lindsey Vonn plans to take first steps without crutches at Met Gala
Lindsey Vonn plans to take her first steps without crutches at the 2026 Met Gala, marking a milestone in her recovery from a severe leg injury sustained at the Winter Olympics. The 2010 Olympic gold medalist suffered multiple fractures and compartment syndrome during a crash in the women’s downhill event in Italy. Vonn, who has undergone eight surgeries, views the Met Gala as a motivating goal despite still being in the early stages of rehabilitation.
- ▪Lindsey Vonn plans to walk without crutches for the first time at the 2026 Met Gala.
- ▪She suffered a severe leg injury during the women’s downhill event at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.
- ▪The injury included multiple fractures and compartment syndrome, leading to eight surgeries and fears of leg loss.
- ▪Vonn described the Met Gala as a motivating recovery goal after being invited by designer Thom Browne.
- ▪She is still in 'survival mode' and has not yet begun reflective therapy about the crash.
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Olympics Lindsey Vonn plans to take first steps without crutches at Met Gala By Bryan Fonseca Published May 1, 2026, 9:46 p.m. ET Lindsey Vonn said she is targeting a major recovery milestone at this year’s Met Gala. The 2010 Olympic gold medal winner in downhill revealed that she plans to take her first steps without crutches during the event following a severe leg injury suffered in a crash at this year’s Winter Olympics. The 41-year-old alpine skier — who has undergone multiple surgeries for the injury — has been using crutches in recent public appearances but said her goal is to walk short distances unassisted at the Met Gala on Monday night. In an interview with CNN News Central, Vonn spoke about her plans in New York. “There are a few stairs.
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