Sofia Goggia on Lindsey Vonn’s rumoured comeback: “It would be great to ski with my idol again”

As rumors swirl about Lindsey Vonn’s potential return to competitive skiing, the buzz has captured the attention of fans and fellow athletes alike, including Italian downhill star Sofia Goggia. Vonn, the iconic American skier and Olympic champion, has been spotted training in New Zealand and Austria, leading to speculation about a comeback at the Beaver Creek World Cup in December.

Goggia, who has long admired Vonn and considers her a mentor, expressed her excitement at the possibility of racing alongside her idol once again. In an interview at Atomic Media Day, Goggia remarked, “It would be great to race in the World Cup with my idol.”

Beyond the excitement of Vonn’s potential return, Goggia is focused on her own recovery following a serious injury earlier this year. After fracturing her right tibia and tibial malleolus in February, she has been steadily working towards her comeback in the 2024/25 season. Goggia shared that her rehabilitation is still ongoing, and she is taking a cautious approach to getting back on the slopes.

She plans to resume skiing soon, but admits it hasn’t been an easy journey. “I would say I start from a blank sheet of paper,” Goggia said, reflecting on the challenges of recovering both physically and mentally.