Lindsey Vonn inspires with the comeback: joy despite 15th place!

Lindsey Vonn inspires with the comeback: joy despite 15th place!

St. Moritz, Schweiz - in the Ski World Cup, Lindsey Vonn causes a sensation: after almost six years of absence, the 40-year-old Olympic champion in 2010 was impressively returning. At her first race in the Super-G in St. Moritz, the speed icon landed in 14th place and promptly secured World Cup points. Contrary to many expectations that aimed at a spectacular comeback, however, Vonn was satisfied in the end: "It was super cool. My main goal was to cross the finish line," she said optimistically. This return is particularly noteworthy, since it will be launched again since its resignation in 2019 after numerous injuries and the operation of an artificial knee joint, Antenne nrw .

The World Cup in Saalbach did not bring the hoped -for fame; She took 15th place on the departure, but her joy was unbroken. After the race, the 82-time World Cup winner shone over the entire face and celebrated with her teammates. The victory of her teammate Breezy Johnson, who gathered sensational World Cup gold, was particularly gratifying. The debutant Lauren Macuga also shone with a fifth place. Vonn, who is preparing for the 2026 Olympic Games in Cortina d’Ampezzo, remains full of zest for action despite the challenges, as in OE24 is reported.

a new focus for Vonn

Lindsey Vonn has the plan to gradually shape your return. With the start number 31 she mastered the route in St. Moritz, where she initially held back and then celebrated her return in the destination. TV expert Felix Neureuther was enthusiastic about her comeback: "It is a great comeback". The path is still long, but the return has once again shown that Vonn maintains her unbroken passion for skiing despite short setbacks. Your fans can look forward to further surprises while preparing for the coming season.