Lindsey Vonn: Comeback icon fights for World Cup medal at the age of 40!

Lindsey Vonn: Comeback icon fights for World Cup medal at the age of 40!

Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Österreich - The Ski World Cup in Saalbach-Hinterglemm causes excitement before the first day of the race. In the press center, journalists and camera teams are urging themselves to experience the return of Ski-icon Lindsey Vonn. The 40-year-old American denies her ninth world championship, which was no longer expected after her career end in 2019 after winning bronze in the departure in Are. "This will be my last World Cup again now," says Vonn with a smile and adds that she had originally planned to work as a camera driver at ORF. "I never expected to be here," she explains enthusiastically about her return to the slopes.

medal in sight

The bankruptcy Vonn fought its way back into the World Cup after almost six years of break and already achieved considerable placements. In St. Anton she took six and four places and sees herself as a serious medalist. "I'm quick, I am competitive. I am ready to fight a medal," she explains. Vonn has her Comeback to win a medal at the 2026 Olympics in 2026 in Milan/Cortina. Her ambitions have been unbroken, and she plans to use every race as an opportunity to learn from her experience.

It is particularly noteworthy that Von could become the oldest medalist in World Cup history, which gives her additional motivation. "I like records, I won't be lying there," admits the six -time Olympic champion with a wink. In Saalbach it is now about everything: gold, silver and bronze are at stake.

How the magazine SPIEGEL The focus is on sport, while the atmosphere in the Glemmtal is preparing for the first day of the race. Lindsey Vonn is not only a competition on the slopes, but also a symbol of perseverance and passion in winter sports.

The comeback from Vonn stands for a big show by the World Ski Championship, and the focus is on the tension in the competition for the coveted medals.