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Lindsey Vonn, who suffered multiple fractures during the 2026 Winter Olympics on February 8, is now back home and slowly working her way through recovery after five surgeries and weeks in a Milan hospital.
The crash itself unfolded quickly on the Tofane downhill course in Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Conditions were fast, the snow firm, and Vonn looked set for a strong run.
But just seconds after leaving the gate, she clipped a gate, lost balance over a small jump, and fell hard onto the slope. For a few moments, she didn't move.
Officials from the International Olympic Committee confirmed she was taken for immediate medical care.
Coverage from outlets like the Associated Press described the injuries as severe, requiring surgery and a long recovery timeline. At 41 years old, it was the kind of fall that naturally led to bigger questions.
Recovery begins with small steps
Now in Park City, Utah, Vonn is starting to get some of her independence back. In a recent video, she rides a small electric scooter outside her home, bundled up against the cold, a medical boot still on. It may not look like much at first glance, but it was her first time outside in over a month.
Running right beside her is Chance, her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy, keeping pace the whole way. The moment feels light, almost playful, and for the first time since the accident, there's a sense of normal life creeping back in.
There's also a quieter, more emotional layer behind it. Vonn shared that her longtime dog, Leo, passed away from lung cancer just one day after her crash. She described returning home without him as difficult, a reminder that recovery hasn't just been physical.
"Look out world! Here we come... was my first time outside in over a month!" she wrote alongside the video.
Career questions return after Olympic injury
The accident has also reopened the conversation about what comes next. Vonn's return to competition in recent seasons had already pushed expectations. Competing at a high level in alpine skiing at her age is rare, even before factoring in injuries.
Speculation picked up around March 15, when online chatter suggested she might be stepping away. Vonn addressed it directly, pushing back and making it clear she hasn't made any final decisions.
Analysts speaking to NBC Sports and Eurosport have pointed to her history. She has come back from serious injuries before and found ways to compete at the top again. Still, this situation feels different. The injuries are more complex, and the timeline is less certain than in previous seasons.
A long road still ahead
For now, everything centers on recovery. Doctors expect months of rehab, with progress measured step by step rather than in quick milestones. There is no official return date, and none has been suggested publicly.
What has changed is the perspective. Earlier in her career, setbacks often came with clear targets and fast turnarounds. This time, the process appears more open-ended.
Even so, Vonn's message hasn't really shifted. She plans to decide her future on her own terms, once her body allows it.
That short ride outside might seem like a small update. But after what happened on February 8, it carries a different kind of weight.
This article is based on verified reporting from the International Olympic Committee, the Associated Press, NBC Sports, and Eurosport, along with publicly shared updates from Lindsey Vonn. All details have been cross-checked for accuracy and timeline consistency.