Lindsey Vonn Going Through Hard Time Mentally After Winter Olympics

Lindsey Vonn has been going through a hard time mentally following the 2026 Winter Olympics.

The legendary U.S. Winter Olympics skier suffered a devastating leg injury during the women's downhill. Vonn got clipped going down the icy mountain and suffered a crushing leg injury. She had to be airlifted off of the mountain and taken to a hospital for emergency surgery.

Vonn, who made a surprising comeback to the ski world in her 40s, has since been going through a hard time. She's recovering well physically, though mentally, things have taken a toll on her.

Vonn admitted to PEOPLE that she has been battling depression. She's doing OK now, but it's been a difficult few months.

The legendary U.S. Winter Olympics skier opened up about how things have gone.

Vonn opens up about her mental health battles

In an interview with PEOPLE, Vonn described her emotional state as "up and dow."

"I'd say in the last month, it's definitely gotten better, but of course there were really low moments," she said.

Vonn said it's been tough having to rely on everyone else for help, as she recovers from her injury.

"It was quite a challenge, just being in the hospital alone for two and a half weeks," she continued.

"Being completely immobile for that extended time period was so rough."

Hopefully, Vonn will make a full recovery and get back on the mountain soon.

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This story was originally published April 23, 2026 at 9:25 AM.