Lindsey Vonn is getting ready for another surgery.

American skier Lindsey Vonn is preparing for another surgery scheduled for November, according to reports from USA Today. The 44 year old athlete posted a video of her gym training on social media on Thursday, stating she has approximately two and a half weeks remaining before the procedure. Her potential return to competitive skiing remains uncertain. In the caption accompanying the footage, Vonn explained that her pre operative preparation focuses on increasing repetition counts, building muscular endurance, and gaining muscle mass. She noted that while the routine is basic, progress is evident. She added that she is gradually incorporating jumps and landing exercises into her regimen. The upcoming operation involves the removal of metal plates and other implants used to stabilize her left leg. Surgeons will also address a torn anterior cruciate ligament that was damaged prior to the Olympic Games. Vonn expects to lose some muscle mass following the intervention, which explains her current focus on strengthening. Her recovery process began after a severe crash during the Olympic downhill race in Cortina d Ampezzo on February 8. The incident resulted in a complex fracture of her left lower leg along with additional injuries. By the end of April, she had undergone eight surgeries. Complications arising from these injuries once threatened the possibility of amputation. Speaking to the Associated Press in April, Vonn indicated she was not yet ready to decide whether she would compete again. Earlier predictions suggested a possible return to World Cup racing might occur as early as the 2027 28 season. However, in a September interview with TNT Sports broadcast by Eurosport, she emphasized uncertainty regarding her future due to the pending surgery and long recovery period. Although listed on the United States team roster for the 2026 27 season, this does not guarantee her participation in races. Throughout her career, Vonn has secured three Olympic medals, including gold in the downhill at the 2010 Vancouver Games. She has won four overall World Cup titles and accumulated 84 individual victories. Only Swedish skier Ingemar Stenmark with 86 wins and American Mikaela Shiffrin with 110 wins have recorded more World Cup triumphs. At World Championships, Vonn has claimed eight medals, two of which were gold.