Lindsey Vonn Returns to Competitive Skiing After Nearly Six-Year Retirement

The 40-year-old former Olympic champion finishes two FIS downhill races as part of her comeback effort following knee replacement surgery.

Lindsey Vonn competed in her first ski races in nearly six years, finishing 24th and 27th in two FIS downhill events at Copper Mountain, Colorado.
The 82-time World Cup winner retired in 2019 due to injuries but returned to competition after undergoing a right knee replacement in April 2024.
Vonn described the races as a training opportunity to regain form and test equipment, emphasizing that her skiing quality is more important than results at this stage.
The events featured several elite competitors, including defending World Cup downhill champion Cornelia Huetter and other top racers from Austria, Germany, and Italy.
Vonn plans to compete in two Super-G races on Sunday and has requested a wildcard entry for World Cup events later this month in St. Moritz, Switzerland.