American ski champion Lindsey Vonn has been reported to have undergone a double surgical procedure on February 9 to address a fracture of the femur in her left leg following a traumatic fall just seconds after the start of the downhill event in Cortina. This information was relayed through sources from Ansa, close to the medical staff at Ca' Foncello hospital in Treviso, where the 41-year-old athlete is currently hospitalized.

Initially, a health update was scheduled for the noon of the same day. However, this communication was changed, and the press offices of Lindsey Vonn enforced a strict prohibition on releasing any information regarding her condition. A spokesperson for the hospital clarified that they were not allowed to disclose details or allow doctors to speak about Vonn’s health, despite the initial plans to provide updates to the public.

The incident adds another challenging chapter to Vonn's already storied career, marked by a series of injuries. The enforcement of strict communication restrictions raises concerns about Vonn’s health and recovery process, as fans and the sporting community remain anxious for updates on her condition following such a significant injury and surgery.