US ski great Lindsey Vonn confirmed Friday that she will make her World Cup comeback in St Moritz from December 21-22 at the age of 40, almost six years after her death.
“It’s back,” wrote Red Bull, the sailor’s sponsor, on Instagram, posting a video in which the former Olympian and world champion laughed: “I hear St Moritz is nice at this time of year.”
Vonn left the sport in 2019 after a series of major injuries but has been pain-free since her right knee was replaced in April.
“So I know something, the body is finally back together,” Vonn said.
“One thing I know is that life is really short and if you have a chance you have to take it. I love nothing more than ski racing. “
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Vonn was the most decorated women’s sailor with 82 World Cup victories when she retired. Her mark has since been eclipsed by fellow American Mikaela Shiffrin at 99.
He requested a “wild card” entry to compete in two super-G races at St. Moritz on December 21 and 22, using a new invitation system that allows former stars to return to elite circles after years of competition and have better starting positions.
Last week, that one took part in two great Gs in the lower level competition at Copper Mountain in the United States, he finished 19th and 24th, just over two seconds behind the winner each time.
“It was done. Others say I’m slow, but I think it’s great,” he said.
Before returning to the competition in Switzerland, the American opening will be this weekend at the World Cup in Beaver Creek, where downhill and super-G are held.