Cristiano’s message of support for Lindsey Vonn after injury | OneFootball

The sports world was moved by the exchange of messages between two elite legends: Cristiano Ronaldo and Lindsey Vonn. The Portuguese star decided to send words of encouragement to the American skier after the severe accident she suffered at the Milan – Cortina D'Ampezzo 2026 Winter Olympics. "Champions are defined by the moments they win and the moments they refuse to give up. The mountains you conquered were never greater than the strength you carry. Keep fighting, legends always rise again," expressed CR7 in a message that quickly went viral.

Vonn's response, at 41 years old and a winner of three Olympic medals (gold and bronze in Vancouver 2010 and bronze in Pyeongchang 2018), was swift. The athlete, visibly moved by the footballer's gesture, confessed to him: "Coming from you, this means a lot." This support comes at the most difficult time of her career, after being part of one of the most shocking images of the Olympic event during the women's downhill final.

The severity of the accident on the track was extreme, causing her a tibia fracture and multiple severe injuries to her left leg. According to the Argentine News Agency, Vonn had to undergo five emergency surgeries and there was even a real risk of amputation. The athlete herself acknowledged the magnitude of the situation: "My injury was much more severe than a simple leg fracture... If I hadn't previously torn my anterior cruciate ligament... Dr. Tom Hackett wouldn't have been there to save my leg."

Despite the traumatic episode, the support of international figures like Ronaldo reinforces the "legend" status of the American, who now faces a long recovery process after almost losing one of her limbs in high-level competition.

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