The record-setting skier once notched speeds that would be illegal on most U.S. highways — until knee injuries slowed her down and she retired in 2019. Now Vonn says she's ready to return to racing.

Lindsey Vonn has announced a miraculous — and surprising — return to the slopes. Nearly six years after the Olympic gold medalist announced her retirement from skiing, Vonn, 40, has plotted an unexpected comeback.

Lindsey Vonn is ready to hit the slopes as a professional skier once again. The 40-year-old announced Thursday she will be coming out of retirement to rejoin the U.S. Ski Team for the 2024-25 season,