Lindsey Vonn Achieves 10th Fastest Time in Training for World Cup Comeback

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Lindsey Vonn Achieves 10th Fastest Time in Training for World Cup Comeback

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Lindsey Vonn Achieves 10th Fastest Time in Training for World Cup Comeback

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ST. ANTON, Austria — Skiing star Lindsey Vonn finished 10th fastest in a training run for her first World Cup downhill competition in six years, clocking in just 2.55 seconds behind Italy's Federica Brignone. After a comeback marked by a titanium knee at the age of 40, Vonn completed the challenging 2-kilometer Karl Schranz course at St. Anton, achieving speeds nearing 68 mph at points.

This event marks a significant return for Vonn, who had a cautious run in the super-G three weeks earlier, finishing in 14th place at St. Moritz. She aims to secure a stronger performance as she prepares for the World Cup downhill scheduled for Saturday. With a record 43 World Cup downhill victories among her 82 career wins, Vonn stands third on the all-time list, trailing behind Mikaela Shiffrin and Ingemar Stenmark.

Her ambition includes competing next in Cortina d’Ampezzo, which is also the Olympic venue for the upcoming 2026 Games, as she aspires to qualify for the world championships next month in Saalbach, Austria. This surprising comeback is sparking excitement among fans and fellow athletes alike.

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