Lindsey Vonn, the renowned US ski star, made a significant mark in the skiing world with her 82 World Cup victories. After a nearly six-year absence, she is all set to make her return in second-tier races in Colorado this weekend. A source close to the skier has confirmed this to AFP.

Lindsey Vonn's Return to Ski Racing - A Resurgence After Years

First Races in Colorado

On Saturday and Sunday, Lindsey Vonn will line up at the “FIS Fall Festival” at Copper Mountain. Two downhill races are scheduled for Saturday, followed by two super-G races on Sunday. This gives her the opportunity to improve her FIS points ranking. She has been training here for several weeks, and these races will help her meet the minimum level required to enter World Cup speed events.Vonn left the sport in 2019 due to a series of major injuries. But since her right knee replacement in April, she has been free from pain and is now ready to take on the racing circuit again.

Return to World Cup Racing

Last month, Vonn expressed her goal of returning to World Cup racing. The international ski federation, FIS, has allowed her to request a “wild card” entry to compete in two super-G races at St. Moritz on December 21 and 22. This new invitation system enables former stars to return to the elite circuit after years away from competition and get better starting positions.Vonn's mark of 82 World Cup victories was once the most decorated among women skiers. However, fellow American Mikaela Shiffrin has since surpassed her with 99 victories. Vonn achieved her first World Cup victory in 2004 and won three Olympic medals, including downhill gold in 2010. She also won 20 World Cup titles, including four overall crystal globes, eight world championship medals, and secured 137 World Cup podiums.The next Winter Olympics will be held in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo in 2026, and Vonn's comeback adds to the excitement of the skiing world.