Lindsey Vonn shared an inspiring message about overcoming adversity on her Instagram account on Monday morning.
The 39-year-old former Olympian retired from competitive skiing in 2019 and has since undergone several surgical procedures related to her sporting career.
The athlete – who recently shared that she was “always” in pain – posted several photos from her past recoveries in her statement, offering a little advice to all her followers going through tough times.
Vonn began her message by saying that although she had suffered numerous injuries over the course of her career, she was working to overcome them all.
“I've been bruised and broken, but I've always come out a better person. No matter how many times I fell, I always got back up,” she wrote.
Lindsey Vonn shared several photos on her Instagram account Monday morning to document her recovery from her various surgeries
The ski racer then showed her gratitude for the continued support from her fanbase and loved ones.
'Yet I didn't do it alone. I am so grateful to have had the support of friends, family and you, my fans. Knowing people had my back helped me in my darkest hours,” she wrote.
Vonn then spoke about overcoming hardships to continue her career as a professional athlete.
“Every day I tried to put one foot in front of the other until I finally got back to where I wanted to go… which was usually the top of the mountain,” she recalls.
The former Olympian concluded by reassuring her followers that they could get through their tough times and grow as individuals in the process.
“We are all on our own paths, but if you get hurt or go through a tough time, believe in yourself and know that you will come out a better and stronger person. You got this,” she wrote.
Vonn started her photo set with a photo of her carrying boxes of pizza as she recovered from her knee surgery in July 2023.
She also shared a close-up photo of the area on her arm where her medical team operated during one of her procedures.
The 39-year-old former Olympian retired from competitive skiing in 2019 and has since undergone several surgical procedures related to her sporting career; she is seen in 2023
The athlete — who recently opened up about being in pain “all the time” — posted several photos from her past recoveries in her statement, offering a little guidance to all her followers going through tough times.
The ski racer then showed her gratitude for the continued support from her fanbase and loved ones
In another photo, the former Olympian's dog was seen resting on her post-operative leg
She also shared a close-up photo of the area on her arm where her medical team operated during one of her procedures
Many fans of the ski racer, including Rebel Wilson, showed their support for her in the comments section of the post; she is seen in 2014
In another photo, the former Olympian's dog was seen resting on her post-operative leg.
Vonn then shared a photo of herself being visited in the hospital after recovering from one of her procedures.
The athlete also included a video showing some of the heavier falls she's experienced over the years with her post.
Many of the ski racer's fans, including Rebel Wilson, showed their support for her in the comments section of the post.