U.S. Coach Confirms Lindsey Vonn’s First FIS Race Start Lindsey Vonn’s comeback to competitive skiing was announced last month in a press release by U.S. Ski & Snowboard. Now, we have official confirmation on which race the legendary ski racer will compete in first. In an interview with the Associated Press (AP) on Wednesday, December 4, U.S. Ski Team Head Coach Paul Kirstofic confirmed that Lindsey Vonn will be […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 5, 2024 0 Comments
Cool or Crazy?—Reactions to Lindsey Vonn’s Comeback at Age 40 U.S. Ski & Snowboard today announced the official comeback of skiing legend Lindsey Vonn to the Stifel U.S. Ski Team. Vonn’s decision to return to competitive ski racing comes after a successful knee replacement surgery in April this year after recurring issues had plagued the 40-year-old athlete following several injuries during her active racing career. What exactly this decision will […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | November 15, 2024 0 Comments
Is Lindsey Vonn Planning a Comeback to Competitive Ski Racing? The rumor mill is in overdrive since Austrian national speed coach Sepp Brunner reported that he observed Lindsey Vonn training in Sölden, Austria, this month. In an interview with Swiss newspaper Blick’s sports journalist Marcel Perren, Brunner allegedly said, “I was able to observe Lindsey Vonn training gliding turns in a very ambitious manner on the Rettenbach-Ferner glacier [in Sölden].” […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | October 9, 2024 0 Comments