February 8 turned into a day of heartbreak for Lindsey Vonn after a devastating crash at the 2026 Winter Olympics left her with multiple fractures. Five surgeries and weeks of recovery later, the alpine legend is slowly reclaiming her strength. But known for turning pain into power, she isn’t withholding from sharing every reminder of her perseverance.

Recently, Lindsey posted a video from her home riding a small three-wheeled electric scooter outside. Bundled up in a black puffer jacket, black pants, and a black beanie, she wore a black medical boot, surely showing she’s still recovering, but her smile and energy were impossible to miss. Interestingly, while riding, her loyal dog, Chance, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy, trotted happily beside her.

In the clip, she wrote, “Look out world! Here we come 🛴 💃🏼🐶  was my first time outside in over a month!”

Chance has been by her side since she returned from Milan, helping her through the long days at home. Yet even with Chance’s support, Lindsey Vonn has not forgotten her longtime partner, Leo, who was with her through previous injuries.

For those who missed it, February 8 was shaping up to be a perfect day on the Tofane course. The snow was crisp, conditions ideal, and Lindsey Vonn stood as the 13th skier down the 1.6‑mile Olympic downhill track with more than twenty racers waiting their turn. But just seconds in, that promise turned to panic.

The first section rattled with heavy vibration, and barely 13 seconds after leaving the start gate, Lindsey Vonn caught a gate mid‑run, lost balance on a small jump, and tumbled violently backward onto the snow. At 41, the skiing great lay motionless as onlookers held their breath. It looked bad, and it was.

Now at home on her 24‑acre estate in Park City, Utah, Vonn is facing a very different mountain. After five surgeries and weeks in a Milan hospital, she’s easing into recovery and sharing that journey openly with fans.

“Home sweet home. Feels good to sleep in my own bed… Wheeling through the front door without Leo greeting me like always was a very hard reality,” she wrote. Leo, her 13-year-old dog, had passed away from lung cancer just a day after her crash, leaving a void even amid the comforts of home.

Even amid these challenges, Lindsey now faces tough questions from fans, all wondering if her career might be over!

After a near-career-ending crash, Lindsey Vonn declares she’s not done yet

After her Winter Olympics crash, speculation about Vonn’s future flared up on March 15, when an X account listed her among several alpine skiing stars supposedly stepping away this season. The post hinted that the crash might have ended her career — but Vonn quickly set the record straight: “Who said I was retiring?”

But then, when a fan suggested she should “put her feet up” after nearly losing her leg, Lindsey Vonn fired back: “[I] think you’re mistaking my ego for joy. I’ve said it my whole life I love skiing. I’ll put my feet up when I’m good and ready, thank you.”

She later elaborated on X: “No, I’m not ready to discuss my future in skiing. My focus has been on recovering from my injury and getting back to normal life. I was already retired for six years and have an amazing life outside of skiing. It was incredible to be #1 in the world again at 41 years old and set new records in my sport, but at my age, I’m the only one who will decide my future.”

Despite the severity of the accident, multiple surgeries, and months of rehab ahead, Lindsey Vonn is making it clear she will retire only on her own terms.