Lindsey Vonn Returns to World Cup Racing

Lindsey Vonn made her highly anticipated return to the Alpine Skiing World Cup after nearly six years, finishing 14th in the super-G event at St. Moritz, Switzerland, with a time of 1:16.36. The 40-year-old Olympic gold medalist and former champion, who retired in 2019 after a record 82 World Cup victories, performed admirably despite not skiing at her peak, finishing 1.18 seconds behind the winner Cornelia Hütter. Vonn, who underwent knee replacement surgery earlier this year, expressed her joy at completing her first race back and indicated her determination to compete for a spot on the U.S. team for the 2026 Winter Olympics. She aims to rewrite her career's final chapter, demonstrating a new mindset focused on execution rather than past injuries. Following her first competitive outing in lower-tier events, Vonn's participation in St. Moritz marks a significant comeback for the skiing legend, who still holds records in downhill and super-G wins. A second super-G race is scheduled for the following day, furthering her comeback journey.