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Lindsey Vonn Makes Triumphant Comeback Ahead of Olympics

11/10/2025

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Lindsey Vonn said her 2019 retirement from competitive skiing was due to physical limitations, not personal choice.
She underwent partial knee replacement surgery in April 2025.
She made a comeback at age 40.
In interviews, she expressed excitement about returning to the sport and competing with top athletes.
As she prepares for the Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, she addresses criticism from younger skiers.

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Lindsey Vonn said her 2019 retirement from competitive skiing was due to physical limitations, not personal choice.
She underwent partial knee replacement surgery in April 2025.
She made a comeback at age 40.
In interviews, she expressed excitement about returning to the sport and competing with top athletes.
As she prepares for the Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, she addresses criticism from younger skiers.