Lindsey Vonn Eyes 2026 Olympics as Final Chapter in Comeback Journey
The 40-year-old ski legend continues her return to competitive racing despite a training crash, with plans to retire after the Milan-Cortina Winter Games.
- Lindsey Vonn, 40, has confirmed her intention to retire after the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, marking the end of her second career in competitive skiing.
- Vonn is competing this weekend in Cortina d'Ampezzo, a venue where she has achieved 12 career victories, including six downhill and six Super-G wins.
- Despite a minor crash during Thursday's downhill training, Vonn reported no serious injuries and plans to participate in both the downhill and Super-G events this weekend.
- Her recent performances in St. Anton, with a sixth-place finish in the downhill and fourth in the Super-G, have demonstrated her ability to compete near the top level despite her age and a partial knee replacement.
- Vonn's return has drawn admiration and skepticism, with some experts predicting she could contend for medals at the 2025 World Championships and the 2026 Olympics.
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