Lindsey Vonn: Comeback in the Ski World Cup-she wants to know again!

Lindsey Vonn: Comeback in the Ski World Cup-she wants to know again!

Copper Mountain, USA - The ski world is eagerly awaiting Lindsey Vonn. On December 7 and 8, 2024, the three -time Olympic medalist will compete at the FIS Fall Festival in the Copper Mountain Resort. Vonn, who ended her career in 2019 due to injuries and pain, has decided to return to this season. She first wants to start training this weekend, but she sees her comeback more as a training option. "Technically speaking, I drive my first race on Saturday," explains Vonn, who has already trained in Copper Mountain in advance to get back into the competition rhythm.

comeback after almost six years

The 40-year-old has undergone a knee surgery since her resignation, where she recently won a bronze medal at the 2019 World Cup in Åre and now wants to improve her FIS rankings to secure a wildcard for the skiing World Cup. "100 percent will be there in good time, just not on Saturday," she adds, with which she indicates her participation in the Super-G in St. Moritz, which takes place shortly before Christmas. This wildcard regulation is similar to that, which Marcel Hirscher also used until his cruciate ligament rupture to enable a return to the World Cup.

The FIS races in Copper Mountain are a perfect opportunity to prepare for the upcoming challenges. Vonn also plans to start the following week as a forerunner at the Women's World Cup Speed ​​Double in Beaver Creek. Your goal is to catch up and revive the competition. After the past almost six years behind it, Vann has now decided to try again - according to the motto "The summer returns". As Summit daily she has prepared intensively in the past few weeks to celebrate her comeback in ski racing.