Ski queen is ready
Now fixed: Lindsey Vonn starts in Beaver Creek
It's now confirmed: Lindsey Vonn will be celebrating her comeback in Beaver Creek this weekend - as a forerunner.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen A spokeswoman for the 40-year-old confirmed on Tuesday that Vonn will be competing in the speed races in the USA.
The 2010 Olympic champion had previously announced that she had scored the necessary points for a comeback in the World Cup. "I have officially qualified for the World Cup! The races this weekend were so much fun and a great training opportunity," Vonn wrote on Instagram.
The US American finished 24th and 27th in the downhill and 24th and 19th in the super-G at the FIS races in Copper Mountain.
"Step by step"
It was recently assumed that the 40-year-old could make her official comeback at the speed races in St. Moritz (December 21/22). "I've only had an artificial knee joint for a few months and haven't trained or raced for almost six years," wrote Vonn. "Step by step, I'm getting stronger and finding my form."
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