Lindsey Vonn Returns to Competitive Skiing

Lindsey Vonn made her competitive return to skiing on Saturday at the age of 40, almost six years after her retirement in 2019. Competing in the FIS Fall Festival at Copper Mountain, she finished 24th in her first downhill run, 1.44 seconds behind the winner, Mirjam Puchner. Vonn, who underwent partial knee replacement surgery in April, stated that her results were not indicative of her form, as she viewed the event as a training opportunity. She emphasized the importance of her skiing technique over the times and expressed excitement about being back with her teammates. Vonn plans to continue competing in upcoming races, having secured FIS points necessary to participate in the World Cup circuit again. This comeback marks a significant milestone for the decorated skier, who holds 82 World Cup wins, a record recently surpassed by Mikaela Shiffrin.