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Vonn's Comeback: Ski Queen Reigns Again After 8 Years
12 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Lindsey Vonn achieved her first World Cup victory in nearly eight years.
- Vonn's win came after a five-year retirement and with titanium knee implants.
- She led by a massive 1.16 seconds, a significant margin in downhill skiing.
Lindsey Vonn, the queen of downhill skiing, has returned to the winner's circle with a stunning victory in a World Cup race. This marks her first win in nearly eight years, achieved in her comeback after a five-year retirement and following knee surgery involving titanium implants. Vonn's performance was exceptional, as she secured a lead of 1.16 seconds, a substantial margin in the sport, demonstrating her formidable talent.
Her return to form is particularly significant as it coincides with the start of her Olympic season, aiming for another gold medal at the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Games. The partnership with her new coach, Aksel Lund Svindal, a celebrated figure in men's downhill skiing, seems to be a successful one, contributing to her resurgent performance on the slopes.
This win, her 44th career World Cup downhill victory, is a powerful statement of her enduring legacy in skiing. Having previously won Olympic gold and world championship titles, Vonn is once again positioned as a formidable contender, especially with another downhill race scheduled for the following day.
