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Why Olympian Lindsey Vonn Decided to Get a Knee Replacement


Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn revealed she decided to knee replacement surgery after sustaining several injuries throughout her career

Lionel Hahn/Getty Images Lindsey Vonn decided to have knee replacement surgery after sustaining several injuries throughout her career. “After a lot of thought, research and talking to many many doctors, I made the decision to get a knee replacement,” the former Olympian, 39, wrote via Instagram on Tuesday, April 9. In February 2019, Vonn announced that she had made the decision to retire as the wear and tear of the sport had taken a toll on her after decades on the slopes.

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