Lindsey Vonn

2024 - 11 - 14

Lindsey Vonn: From Retirement to Revving Up for the 2026 Olympics!

Comeback Athletes - Knee Replacement Surgery - Lindsey Vonn - Olympic Gold Medal - U.S. Ski Team - World Cup Skier

Guess who's coming back to shred the slopes? Lindsey Vonn is making a legendary return at 40, and the snow better be ready!

Lindsey Vonn, the legendary Olympic champion and household name in skiing, is throwing on her ski boots once more as she announces her comeback with the Stifel U.S. Ski Team for the 2024-25 season. After hanging up her skis in 2019 due to a series of knee injuries, Vonn is now ready to race again, aiming to compete at the big leagues and eyeing a shot at the 2026 Olympics. With her remarkable career achievements, including an Olympic bronze medal at the 2018 PyeongChang Games, Vonn is set to prove that age is just a number—especially when you have a killer passion for skiing!

Remember when Vonn was clocking speeds that made speeding tickets look like child’s play? Well, due to some pesky knee injuries, she took a step back to focus on recovery. But, after undergoing knee replacement surgery, she’s not just back on the slopes; she’s back in the game with a vengeance! This isn’t just a casual return either—Lindsey is hitting the World Cup circuit again, aiming for those podium finishes that made her an icon and reasserting her dominance in a sport where she has already made her mark with over 80 World Cup race victories.

Lindsey Vonn's story is one of resilience, determination, and breaking the mold—who else can claim 82 World Cup race wins and numerous world championship medals spanning almost two decades? This comeback is not just about racing; it's about inspiring countless athletes to chase their dreams, no matter the hurdles. Vonn has captivated audiences worldwide not just with her incredible skills but also with her charismatic presence, and as she steps back onto the circuit, she'll probably be battling not just competitors but also the mountain itself. It’ll be fascinating to see how she applies her wealth of experience through the challenges ahead.

As fans eagerly return to the slopes, they'll witness a true testament to sportsmanship and grit with Lindsey Vonn back in action. Did you know that she holds the record for the most World Cup wins of any female skier in history? What’s more, through her journey, Vonn has also ventured into the world of philanthropy, launching the Lindsey Vonn Foundation to empower young girls through sports and education. With such a rich and inspiring history, the skiing community is set for another thrilling chapter with Vonn at the helm!

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Lindsey Vonn to Rejoin the Stifel U.S. Ski Team for 2024-25 Season (US Ski Team)

Lindsey Vonn celebrates bringing home an Olympic bronze medal at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games. (Tom Pennington - Getty Images).

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Lindsey Vonn announces a comeback at 40, saying she's ready to ... (NPR)

The record-setting skier once notched speeds that would be illegal on most U.S. highways — until knee injuries slowed her down and she retired in 2019.

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Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn to come out of retirement ... (NBC News)

Former Olympic gold medalist and world champion Lindsey Vonn is returning to skiing, she announced Thursday.

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Olympic skiing gold medalist Lindsey Vonn is coming out of ... (CBS News)

Lindsey Vonn says she is coming out of retirement to rejoin the U.S. Ski Team in an attempt to race again at age 40.

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Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn is ending her retirement at age 40 ... (Colorado Public Radio)

She is also a four-time overall World Cup champion and owns eight world championship medals. Her 82 World Cup race victories stood as the record for a woman ...

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Skiing legend Lindsey Vonn ends retirement, plans to return to ... (USA TODAY)

Thanks to knee replacement surgery, 4-time World Cup champion Lindsey Vonn is pain-free and rejoining U.S. Ski Team with an eye on 2026 Olympics.

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Lindsey Vonn Will End Her Retirement and Rejoin the U.S. Ski Team (The New York Times)

Five years ago the American ski racer left the sport, but a new right knee has her aiming to compete this year on the World Cup circuit, and possibly, ...

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Lindsey Vonn: All titles, records and medals - complete list (Olympics)

Over a career spanning almost two decades, the 40-year-old captured every major title including World Cup globes, Olympic medals, and World Championship honours ...

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