Lindsey Vonn Eyes 2026 Olympics After Remarkable Comeback

The 40-year-old skiing legend returns to the World Cup circuit following groundbreaking knee surgery, with promising results and renewed determination.

Lindsey Vonn, the most decorated female skier in history, announced her return to competitive skiing in November 2024, nearly six years after retiring due to chronic knee injuries.
Vonn underwent a partial right knee replacement in April 2024, which has alleviated pain and restored her ability to compete at a high level.
In her comeback races, Vonn has shown steady improvement, finishing 14th, 6th, and 4th in recent World Cup events, defying expectations for athletes of her age in the sport.
This weekend, Vonn is competing in Cortina d’Ampezzo, a venue where she has achieved historic success, including 12 World Cup wins and her first-ever podium finish in 2004.
Vonn has expressed her goal of competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics, framing her return as a personal journey to redefine limits for athletes and women over 40.