Lindsey Vonn Returns to World Cup Skiing

Lindsey Vonn, the Olympic gold medalist and all-time great skier, is set to make her return to the World Cup circuit at the age of 40, competing in Super-G events in St. Moritz, Switzerland, on December 21-22. After retiring in 2019 due to injuries, including a partial knee replacement, Vonn has gradually returned to competitive skiing, recently participating in the FIS Fall Festival. Despite not achieving top placements in her recent races, she emphasized her focus on training and comfort with her equipment rather than immediate results. Meanwhile, Australian break dancer Rachael Gunn, known as 'Raygun,' faced legal threats that led to the cancellation of her musical show, which was set to premiere shortly, citing issues with trademarking her name and image. Additionally, Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev was elected unopposed as the President of the Russian Olympic Committee amidst international sanctions related to the Ukraine conflict. His election underscores ongoing tensions in sports governance as he aims to lift restrictions on Russian athletes' participation in international competitions.