Lily Tomkinson | Elite Ski Racing, Four Knee Surgeries & Finding Purpose Beyond Sport | Only Friends on a Pow Day

What happens when the sport you've dedicated your life to suddenly ends?In this episode of Only Friends on a Pow Day, we sit down with former Australian alpine ski racer Lily Tomkinson to explore the highs, heartbreak and reinvention that followed an elite sporting career.From representing Australia on the international stage to enduring four knee surgeries, Lily opens up about the physical and mental challenges of injury, identity and starting again. We also discuss life after ski racing, her work in wildlife conservation, appearing on Farmer Wants a Wife, and why purpose doesn't end when competition does.Whether you're an athlete, skier, snowboarder, coach, or simply navigating a major life transition, Lily's story is a powerful reminder that resilience isn't about returning to who you were - it's about becoming who you're meant to be.In this episode we discuss:• Growing up in Australian alpine ski racing• Representing Australia internationally• Four knee surgeries and injury recovery• Mental resilience and identity after elite sport• Wildlife conservation and life beyond racing• Farmer Wants a Wife• Finding purpose after professional sportGuest: Lily TomkinsonFollow Only Friends on a Pow Day for more real stories from the mountains.🎧 Spotify🍎 Apple Podcasts▶️ YouTube🌐 www.onlyfriendsonapowday.com.au📸 @onlyfriendsonapowday#OnlyFriendsOnAPowDay #LilyTomkinson #SkiRacing #AlpineSkiing #AustralianSkiTeam #Resilience #SportsPodcast #AthleteJourney #InjuryRecovery #ACLRecovery #MountainStories #WildlifeConservation #FarmerWantsAWife #SnowSports #PodcastSupport the showThanks for listening, stay frothy and have fun!