The skier’s crash at the Milan Cortina Olympics left her with a complex tibia fracture and a rare complication that required ...

Linsey Vonn's complex tibial fracture from crashing in 2026 Winter Olympics downhill skiing event led to compartment syndrome, putting her leg at risk for amputation.

Vonn gives the full details on her injury, which included multiple fractures and a fasciotomy.

Vonn said a life-threatening case of compartment syndrome complicated multiple fractures suffered just seconds into her downhill run.

The alpine ski racer explained that "compartment syndrome" was the reason why her Olympics injury was so complex.