Lindsey Vonn named to US ski team for 2026/27 season after Olympic leg fracture
In short
Alpine skier Lindsey Vonn has been included in the US national team for the 2026/27 season, TASS reported, after she broke her leg at the 2026 Olympics. RBC reported that she is one of 49 alpine skiers on the team and that the federation said she meets the selection criteria while still recovering from the injury.
Read the full story 1 min read
Alpine skier Lindsey Vonn has been included in the US national team for the 2026/27 season, TASS reported. RIA Novosti and RBC also reported her selection. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
RIA Novosti said Vonn broke her leg at the Olympics, and TASS said she suffered a fracture of the tibia at the 2026 Olympics; RBC described it as a serious injury. RBC reported that Vonn is one of 49 alpine skiers on the US team and that the federation said she meets the selection criteria, although she is still recovering from the injury. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
Why it matters
The selection places Vonn on the US team for the coming season although, according to RBC, she is still recovering from the injury she suffered at the Olympics. The documents do not say when she will compete again.
Key facts
- Lindsey Vonn has been included in the US national team. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- TASS reported that the selection is for the 2026/27 season. [ 2 ]
- Vonn broke her leg at the Olympics. [ 1 , 2 ]
- TASS reported that she suffered a fracture of the tibia at the 2026 Olympics. [ 2 ]
- RBC reported that the US team has 49 alpine skiers. [ 3 ]
- According to RBC, the federation said Vonn meets the selection criteria although she is still recovering from a serious injury. [ 3 ]
Confirmed by several sources
Still unclear
- The team size of 49 alpine skiers and the federation's statement that Vonn meets the selection criteria. Reported only by RBC.
- When Vonn will return to competition. RBC says she is still recovering; no document gives a date for a return.