Lindsey Vonn Reflects on Comeback Ahead of Alpine Ski World Championships

The 40-year-old ski legend downplays expectations as she returns to competition after a six-year hiatus and knee surgery.

Lindsey Vonn, 40, is competing in the Alpine Ski World Championships in Saalbach-Hinterglemm after a six-year break from professional skiing.
Despite slow training times, Vonn remains optimistic and says a top-ten finish would be satisfying, though she believes she is capable of competing for a medal.
Her comeback follows a knee surgery in early 2024, and she views this event as a stepping stone toward her ultimate goal: the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Vonn has faced criticism from some former athletes, which she attributes to gender bias, contrasting her experience with that of male skiers returning after long breaks.
Mikaela Shiffrin, another top U.S. skier, will not compete in the team combination event due to fitness concerns, ruling out a much-anticipated pairing with Vonn.