The comeback of the skis: Goggia and Vonn ready for the World Cup!

The comeback of the skis: Goggia and Vonn ready for the World Cup!

This weekend it will be exciting in the Ski World Cup, because two big names celebrate their comeback in Beaver Creek: Sofia Goggia and Lindsey Vonn. As reports krone.at , Lindsey Vonn, who returns with an artificial knee joint after five years of return, is expected to meet the wildcard criteria to possibly start this week. There were rumors about a return date at the Speed ​​race in St. Moritz on December 21st and 22nd, but Vonn could already be in competition the next weekend.

goggias return after serious accident

Sofia Goggia, who will celebrate your comeback after a serious training accident, is also ready. The 32-year-old Italian broke her pubic and fabric in February during a fall during a giant tree training and reports that she couldn't go for 45 days. "I thought I would be more afraid," said Goggia, who now feels physically and mentally ready for the return. According to Bluewin.ch After intensive training in Copper Mountain, she can fully attack and gained her joy in skiing. "This is the be -all and end -all to perform well," she added.

The return of Vonn fulfills Goggia on the one hand with joy, as this shows that her friend is in good shape. "I was overjoyed when I found out that Lindsey wanted to return. On the other hand, I also worry because I like her very much," said Goggia. Both athletes know that skiing is associated with considerable risks, and Goggia's concern reflects the feeling of many athletes who have to live with such a danger.