Skiing: Lindsey Vonn announces ninth surgery

Rome, 10 Nov. (LaPresse) – Lindsey Vonn is preparing to undergo her ninth surgery. The American champion announced the operation on social media. It has been long awaited and is part of her recovery process following an injury to her left leg: “I have been nervous and anxious, but at the same time excited to finally put it behind me,” Vonn wrote, explaining that some aspects can only be assessed during the operation. The skier thanked doctors, physiotherapists and healthcare staff for their support, as well as the fans who have stood by her over the past nine months: “I hope this will be the last operation.”