After a year marked by repeated sprains and persistent pain, Marine Lorphelin underwent ankle surgery. The former Miss France 2013, now a doctor and keen runner, said the procedure had gone well. However, she will have to temporarily suspend her sporting activities to give her ankle time to recover.
Very active on social media, Marine Lorphelin shared updates about her health with her followers after a difficult period. Used to running and taking part in outdoor activities, she has had to deal with several ankle injuries over the past few years. This succession of episodes eventually led her to consider surgery.
In a post published on Friday, October 2, the former beauty queen announced that the operation had taken place and had gone well. The surgeons repaired a weakened ligament and removed a bone fragment that had been causing her pain. This is an important step for someone who hopes to gradually regain enough stability in her ankle to start running again.
Surgery after several injuries
Marine Lorphelin’s difficulties did not appear overnight. Her ankle had already been seriously injured in 2023 following a sprain that required her to wear a walking boot and undergo numerous rehabilitation sessions. Despite treatment, further injuries occurred, fueling concern and making it harder for her to take part in sports.
In October 2025, she suffered another sprain while taking part in the 20 km of Paris. Tests and rehabilitation once again became part of her daily routine for several months. Then, in June, another injury sustained while trail running reinforced the conclusion: her ankle no longer allowed her to run confidently on uneven terrain.
Faced with these repeated injuries, Marine Lorphelin had to consider several options. She could keep running but give up trail running, or undergo surgery to stabilize the joint: the decision did not come immediately. After months of reflection, she ultimately opted for surgery to address the problem at its source.
A challenging year spent away from the spotlight
The young woman explained that she had gone through this difficult period without speaking publicly about it for nearly a year. Between the pain, medical tests and periods of rehabilitation, the experience had taken a physical and emotional toll. A sports enthusiast, she had to cope with the uncertainty of not knowing when, or under what conditions, she would be able to return to her usual activities.
Running plays an important role in her life and is one of the activities she shares with her partner, entrepreneur Stanislas Gruau. The repeated injuries therefore disrupted an activity that means a great deal to her. Nevertheless, Marine Lorphelin said she had not given up on the idea of running again: the operation is instead a step toward a return she hopes to make in the longer term.
Putting her running shoes aside during recovery
The priority now is to give her operated ankle time to recover. Marine Lorphelin knows she will have to stop running for several months and temporarily set aside both training sessions and trail runs. This break is a constraint for an athlete used to staying active, but it is part of the care needed after the procedure.
The doctor spoke optimistically about this new stage, while acknowledging that a period of rest lies ahead. She hopes to return to running once her recovery is far enough along, without suggesting that an immediate return will be possible. For now, the goal is to allow enough time for recovery and consolidate the benefits of the operation.
New hope of getting back to running
After repeated injuries and successive periods of treatment, the operation opens up a different prospect for Marine Lorphelin. Repairing the ligament and removing the painful bone fragment are intended to improve the stability of her ankle. She sees the procedure as the start of a new chapter, with the hope that she will eventually be able to return to sport in better condition.
Her message is reassuring: the operation went well, and she is facing what comes next with greater peace of mind. The former Miss France is already looking ahead to the coming months, while knowing that she will only be able to return to the trails after a period of recovery. In particular, she hopes to enjoy trail descents again one day, which are among the pleasures she associates with her passion for running.
Rehabilitation, the next stage of recovery
The period following the operation will be devoted to recovery and care tailored to her needs. As with her previous injuries, rehabilitation is likely to be part of her recovery, although no specific timeline for her return has been provided. Caution is essential after ankle surgery, particularly for an athlete who wants to get back on demanding terrain.
In sharing this update, Marine Lorphelin also highlighted a common difficulty for runners: sprains and the consequences when they keep recurring. Her experience shows how an injury can disrupt sporting activity for a long time, even for someone who is active and used to physical exertion. For her, surgery now offers the possibility of gradually regaining a stronger ankle and returning to running in the months ahead.
