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Lindsey Vonn Returns to Competitive Skiing After Six-Year Hiatus

The 40-year-old former World Cup champion completed her first race since 2019, finishing 14th in St. Moritz, and plans to continue her comeback.

Overview

  • Lindsey Vonn, one of the most successful skiers in history, returned to the World Cup circuit after a six-year break caused by injuries and retirement.
  • She placed 14th in the Super-G race in St. Moritz, Switzerland, a significant achievement given her long absence and her recent knee surgery involving a titanium implant.
  • Vonn emphasized that her primary goal for this race was to finish safely and build confidence, describing it as the first step in her broader comeback plans.
  • The 40-year-old athlete is now the oldest female skier to compete at this level and expressed her determination to compete at a high level in future races.
  • Her return has drawn mixed reactions from the skiing community, with some praising her resilience and others questioning the risks involved, though her medical team has cleared her participation.