Lindsey Vonn return rumors surface days after 40th birthday

Lindsey Vonn, one of the most decorated alpine skiers in history, is rumored to be making a remarkable return to the sport just days after celebrating her 40th birthday. Vonn retired in 2019 due to injuries but underwent a successful partial knee replacement in April 2024. Videos of her training surfaced, fueling speculation about a potential comeback.

Cleared to ski, Vonn is said to feel “incredible” and is reportedly planning to make her return as a forerunner at the World Cup in Beaver Creek, Colorado, in December, with hopes to compete in races shortly after.

### Questions and Answers

1. **Why did Lindsey Vonn retire in 2019?**
– Vonn retired due to severe injuries that she described as leaving her body “broken beyond repair.”

2. **What recent surgery did Lindsey Vonn undergo?**
– In April 2024, Vonn had a partial knee replacement, assisted by a Mako Robot, replacing part of her knee with titanium.

3. **What fueled the rumors of Vonn’s return to skiing?**
– Videos of Vonn training and her knee’s successful recovery after surgery, as well as a report of her planning to be a forerunner in the World Cup, sparked speculation about her comeback.

4. **When and where is Vonn planning her skiing return?**
– Vonn is planning to return as a forerunner in the World Cup in mid-December 2024 at Beaver Creek, Colorado.

5. **How has Lindsey Vonn described her recovery journey?**
– Vonn expressed gratitude and excitement about her “new knee,” describing it as the start of a healthy new chapter in her life, full of possibility and adventure.