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Lindsey Vonn Eyes Olympic Return at 40 After Titanium Knee Transformation

The legendary skier credits a groundbreaking surgery with revitalizing her career and fueling her bid for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games.

Alpine Skiing - FIS Alpine World Ski Championships - Women's Downhill - Saalbach, Austria - February 8, 2025 Lindsey Vonn of the U.S. in action REUTERS/Lisi Niesner/File Photo
Lindsey Vonn says the prospect of racing for gold at Cortina d'Ampezzo in Italy was her main motivation for coming out of retirement.
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Overview

  • Lindsey Vonn, 40, is pursuing a spot on the U.S. ski team for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, eight years after her last Olympic appearance.
  • A robot-assisted titanium knee replacement in 2024 eliminated chronic pain and restored her ability to train and compete at an elite level.
  • Vonn's motivation to return is closely tied to the Cortina d'Ampezzo venue, where she achieved significant career milestones and hopes to conclude her skiing journey.
  • She earned a second-place finish in the super-G at the Women's World Cup Finals in March 2025, becoming the oldest woman to podium in Alpine skiing history.
  • Vonn expressed confidence in Cortina’s snow quality despite climate concerns, praising the venue's track preparation capabilities.