Vonn, 40, is one of the most decorated female skiers in history. She's a three-time Olympic gold medalist and her 82 World Cup victories were the most ever by a woman until Mikaela Shiffrin surpassed her in 2023. Vonn competed in the Olympics from 2002-2018, only missing the 2014 Games due to injury.

Skiing legend Lindsey Vonn announced the end of a nearly six-year retirement, restarting a career that saw her compete in four Olympics and win three medals. Vonn also won gold at the World Championships twice and took eight World Cup titles in downhill competition.

Lindsey Vonn is coming out of retirement to rejoin the U.S. Ski Team, she announced Thursday, intending to race again at age 40 — and six years after her last Olympics. “Well, it’s off to Colorado…. I hope the (US) uniform still fits,