Cristiano Ronaldo Sends Powerful Message to Lindsey Vonn Who Avoided Career-Ending Injury
- Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a message of support to Lindsey Vonn after surgery on her injury at the Winter Olympics
- Vonn collapsed into the gate during a downhill run in Cortina and needed immediate surgery on a complex tibia fracture
- The legendary skier shared the news of her successful surgery on social media, and Ronaldo commented on the post
Cristiano Ronaldo has extended her support to legendary skier Lindsey Vonn after she underwent a successful surgery following an injury at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Vonn suffered a near career-ending injury while performing a downhill run on February 8, 2026, in Cortina, which left her with a complex tibia fracture.
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According to BBC Sports, she came into the tournament with a ruptured ACL, having suffered the injury nine days before the start of the Milan-Cortina games.
She was airlifted from the piste and began her treatment process, which included multiple surgeries, some of which were done in Italy and the rest in the USA.
According to GB News, she published a video statement on her Instagram page detailing her treatment journey and claimed that amputation was an option.
However, her physician, Dr Tom Hackett, did everything possible to make sure it did not happen and “saved her legs”, which she is grateful for.
Ronaldo sends message to Lindsey Vonn
Al-Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo commented under Vonn’s post with a powerful message, which has earned the football star global praise.
“Champions are defined by the moments they win, and the moments they refuse to give up. @lindseyvonn, the mountains you conquered were never bigger than the strength you carry. Keep fighting. Legends always rise,” Ronaldo wrote.
“@cristiano, coming from you, this means a lot,” Vonn responded.
Fans applauded Ronaldo’s heartfelt gesture, describing it as from one legend to another.
@wolfoftrenchess wrote:
“Cristiano Ronaldo dropping pure gold for Lindsey Vonn ❤️ From one legend to another — that’s respect on another level. Lindsey just went through hell to save her leg, and CR7 shows up with words that hit right in the soul. Two absolute warriors. Respect 👏🔥.”
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@nftartstudiomax wrote:
“This is why they are called legends. Cristiano Ronaldo knows exactly what it’s like to play through pain and face the end of a career but Lindsey Vonn’s story is on another level.”
@maazitim wrote:
“Honestly this is peak leadership even outside football inspiring someone to keep fighting shows his mindset is untouchable.”
@swagyitalks wrote:
“Legends recognise legends. 💪 Your strength on and off the slopes is unmatched—wishing you a swift comeback to conquering new peaks!”
Vonn had initially retired for five years from 2019 to 2024, and there are growing calls from fans to call it quits for good on her illustrious career at 41.
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