Lindsey Vonn Finishes 24th in FIS Return

Lindsey Vonn made her return to competitive skiing after nearly six years of retirement, finishing 24th in a lower-level FIS downhill race at Copper Mountain, Colorado. The 40-year-old Olympic champion, who stepped away due to injuries, was 1.44 seconds behind the winner, Mirjam Puchner of Austria. After crossing the finish line, Vonn engaged with fans before participating in more races to improve her ranking for potential entry into World Cup events. She previously held the record for the most Women's World Cup victories with 82, a mark surpassed by Mikaela Shiffrin in January 2023. Vonn's last major competition was in February 2019, and she underwent a partial knee replacement in April 2023, allowing her to attempt a comeback. The next World Cup races are set to take place in Beaver Creek, Colorado, next week.