PARK CITY, Utah — Lindsey Vonn has announced her return to the U.S. Ski Team, coming out of retirement at the age of 40, more than six years after her last Olympic appearance.

Vonn is known for her remarkable achievements, including three Olympic medals—gold in downhill and bronze in super-G at the 2010 Vancouver Games, as well as a downhill bronze at the 2018 Pyeongchang Games.
She is also a four-time overall World Cup champion and boasts eight medals from world championships.

Her record of 82 World Cup race victories was the high mark for female skiers until January 2023, when American skier Mikaela Shiffrin surpassed it, currently holding a staggering 97 wins—making her the most successful Alpine ski racer in history.
Prior to breaking Vonn’s record, Shiffrin expressed her admiration, stating, “I don’t know if I could fill Lindsey’s shoes, the way that she has worn them.”

Vonn’s last race occurred in February 2019, which followed a lengthy period of injuries that plagued her career, including fractured limbs, torn knee ligaments, and concussions.
More recently, in April, she underwent surgery for a partial knee replacement.

According to U.S. Ski & Snowboard, Vonn has been training in recent months.
“Getting back to skiing without pain has been an incredible journey,” Vonn shared, highlighting her desire to “continue to share my knowledge of the sport with these incredible women” on the team.

Sophie Goldschmidt, president and CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard, praised Vonn’s commitment and enthusiasm for Alpine skiing, expressing excitement for her return and curiosity about her potential moving forward.

While Vonn has rejoined the team effective immediately, details regarding the specific races she plans to participate in are still pending.
The next Winter Olympics are set to take place in Italy in February 2026.