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The Independent UK
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Lindsey Vonn walks without crutches in huge recovery milestone

Lindsey Vonn
  • Lindsey Vonn achieved a significant milestone at the Met Gala, just three months after sustaining a leg fracture in a Winter Olympics crash.
  • The 41-year-old American athlete underwent surgery in February after crashing during the women's downhill event.
  • Before her appearance, Vonn shared footage of herself practising walking without a cane, expressing her excitement for the 'Met walk'.
  • She arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Monday (4 May) with a custom-made cane designed by Thom Browne.
  • Vonn then notably left her cane behind as she ascended the iconic steps of the Met Gala, showcasing her recovery.

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Lindsey Vonn reveals huge milestone in Olympics crash recovery

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