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Ski legend Vonn returns to Copper Mountain
Former downhill dominator Lindsey Vonn will be competing in an alpine ski race again this weekend after a break of almost six years!
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen The 40-year-old US-American is planning to compete in the downhill and super-G on Saturday and Sunday at a lower-level FIS race in Copper Mountain/Colorado. This was revealed by US head coach Paul Kristofic according to the AP news agency.
The Olympic champion and the American federation had already announced her general comeback in mid-November. Vonn ended her successful career in February 2019, which was marked by numerous injuries including repeated cruciate ligament ruptures. She only had an artificial knee joint fitted last February.
Aiming for the World Cup
Vonn needs good results so that she can take part in World Cup races this season under a new wildcard rule. "My goal is to enjoy this, and hopefully that path will lead me to World Cup races," said Vonn in an interview with the New York Times. "I wouldn't be back on the US ski team if I didn't have intentions."
With 82 victories, Vonn is the third most successful female World Cup racer in history after her compatriot Mikaela Shiffrin (99) and Sweden's Ingemar Stenmark (86).
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