Vonn emerged from retirement after nearly six years to try to qualify for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. On Friday, she easily won gold in St. Moritz.

Lindsey Vonn announced her return to competitive skiing in 2024, nearly six years after retiring and following a successful partial knee replacement surgery. After ending a mixed 2024-2025 season with her first World Cup podium in seven years, Vonn is expected to compete for a spot at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games.

Nearly seven years after retiring, Lindsey Vonn has won her 83rd downhill World Cup victory. A series of injuries forced Vonn to retire in 2019, but this weekend she has been dominant on the slopes as she prepares for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.

Lindsey Vonn made her feelings known about reuniting with Team USA for her 2025-26 skiing season debut in St. Moritz, Switzerland.

The U.S. and Canada conclude their four-game, pre-Olympic series on Wednesday and Saturday in Edmonton. In the first two games in the U.S., the Americans won 4-1 and 6-1. The U.S. has won four consecutive games against Canada dating back to last April’s World Championship tournament.