"THIS IS THE END OF HER CAREER": Lindsey Von's Father Spent the Night with Her in the Hospital, Then Sent Touching Words
Lindsey Von made superhuman efforts to compete in the Winter Olympic Games.
TL;DR
- Lindsey Von sustained a severe leg injury during the Winter Olympics, tearing ligaments shortly before competition.
- She competed for only 13 seconds after the injury before falling and being hospitalized.
- Von underwent surgery for a broken leg, with her father confirming the injury.
- Her father, Alan Kildou, believes her skiing career is over at 41 years old and he will not allow her to compete further.
- Von will not return to the Winter Olympics, either as a competitor or as a supporter.
- Von is a record holder with 12 World Cup wins in Cortina and ranks second in all-time World Cup victories among female skiers.
- She had previously returned to competition after a six-year break and a partial knee replacement.