Vonn to Undergo Ninth Surgery Monday
The procedure aims to remove hardware from her left leg and repair a torn ACL, with recovery expected to take about nine months.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Skiing
Lindsey Vonn is scheduled to undergo her ninth surgery on Monday, November 9. The operation is expected to remove plates and screws from her left leg and repair the ACL she tore in a January 30, 2026, crash in Crans-Montana, Switzerland.
Why it matters
Doctors could not repair Vonn's ACL during earlier operations because the plates and hardware stabilizing her fractured leg prevented it. The procedure marks a major step toward her recovery from injuries sustained at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Vonn has undergone eight surgeries since her Olympic crash, and the ninth is scheduled for Monday, November 9. Recovery is projected at approximately nine months, and she has not ruled out returning to competition.
The players
Lindsey Vonn
Vonn is a retired American alpine skier and one of the most decorated women in the sport's history, known for her multiple World Cup titles and Olympic downhill competition.
The details
Vonn is expected to have plates and screws removed from her left leg and her torn ACL repaired during the procedure. She competed in the Olympic downhill despite the ACL injury, and attended the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York City on November 2.
Timeline
January 30, 2026: Vonn tore her ACL in a crash in Crans-Montana, Switzerland.
2026 Winter Olympics: Vonn crashed and suffered a serious leg injury, then competed in the downhill.
November 2, 2026: Vonn attended the CFDA Fashion Awards at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.
Monday, November 9, 2026: Vonn's ninth surgery is scheduled.
Approximately nine months after surgery: Expected timeframe for Vonn's recovery.
Season Trajectory
Vonn's injury history has repeatedly tested her competitive comebacks, and her most recent season was described as the most enjoyable of her racing career. Whether she returns will shape the women's downhill picture in the seasons ahead.
For fans and fantasy players tracking alpine racing, Vonn's absence during recovery removes a high-profile competitor from the downhill field for much of the coming season. Her return decision will not be made until she is fully healthy and physically fit.
The takeaway
Recovery from a major ACL repair and hardware removal can take months, and Vonn has tied any comeback to full physical health rather than a set timeline. Readers following her career should watch for updates after the November 9 procedure.
What happens next
Vonn's ninth surgery is scheduled for Monday, November 9, 2026, with recovery expected to take approximately nine months.
Further reading
For more on the sport's competitors and recovery stories, explore our Skiing coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by EssentiallySports.
