Lindsey Vonn brushes off minor fall ahead of World Cup return
Lindsey Vonn, the legendary American alpine skier, experienced a minor fall during training before the World Cup competition in Cortina d'Ampezzo. Fortunately, there were no serious consequences, and the American skier will still participate in the event. Her return to the slopes is the highlight of this winter.
Lindsey Vonn, the decorated American alpine skier, is making a comeback after a long hiatus. During a training session before the World Cup in the Italian town of Cortina d'Ampezzo, she took a minor fall. Her team has confirmed that it was merely a scare.
The 40-year-old Vonn was training with other competitors before the downhill event. She fell, sustaining a bruise on her thigh but avoided any serious injuries. This means she'll be able to compete in Italy over the weekend. Cortina d'Ampezzo, along with Milan, will host the Winter Olympics next year.
During Thursday's training, the fastest time was recorded by Italian skier Federica Brignone, who surpassed her compatriots Sofia Goggia and Nadia Delago.
Vonn, who has won Olympic gold medals (downhill in Vancouver 2010) and world championships (super-G and downhill in Val d'Isere 2000), boasts 12 World Cup victories in Cortina d'Ampezzo. The fall on Thursday occurred just before the finish line.
The American returned to competition after nearly a six-year break. In April 2024, she underwent surgery to have a prosthesis implanted in her left knee. Now she is back in excellent form and competing in the elite once more. Who knows, she might manage to win an Olympic medal in Cortina, where the Winter Games will be held next year.
Currently, the American can boast of four Crystal Globes for triumphing in the overall World Cup classification, eight small Crystal Globes in downhill, five in super-G, three in super combined, and 82 World Cup race victories. This is the second-highest number of wins in history, with the most victories held by Mikaela Shiffrin (USA).
