Lindsey Vonn: This will be my ninth surgery, and I hope it will be the last

Lindsey Vonn announced her upcoming ninth surgery on Instagram, expressing hope that it will be her last. The procedure will involve removing screws and plates from her leg and replacing her anterior cruciate ligament. Vonn shared her nervousness about the surgery, which follows a severe injury during the Winter Olympics. She previously suffered multiple injuries throughout her career, including several knee surgeries and fractures. After retiring in 2019 due to injuries, she made a comeback last year.

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