When Lindsey Vonn made her historic return to ski racing she always had an 2026 Olympic bid in mind and she just announced she has officially sealed the deal, she will be representing Team USA in downhill at the Olympics in Cortina, Italy. Vonn is on a winning streak having having climbed the podium in four of her first five races of the season and she is looking in peak form as we head into the New Year. Here’s what she had to say about her return to the Olympics:
Lindsey Vonn Announcement:
Olympics, here we come! I have officially qualified for the Olympics in Cortina. I am honored to be able to represent my country one more time, in my 5th and final Olympics!
When I made the decision to return to ski racing, I always had one eye on Cortina because it’s a place that is very, very special to me. Although I can’t guarantee any outcomes, I can guarantee that I will give my absolute best every time I kick out of the starting gate. No matter how these games end up, I feel like I’ve already won.
I am grateful for how the season has gone so far, but I am just getting started.
See you in Cortina!!
After a break for Christmas Vonn will be training at home, then plans to race all three remaining World Cup speed events prior the Olympics. Vonn had previously said she was unsure about finishing the World Cup season after the Olympics but has now confirmed she will finish out the World Cup events through the end of March and then retire.
If you are looking for an amazing story to follow for the 2026 Winter Olympics, we highly recommend rooting on Lindsey as she fights for gold for Team USA. Lets GO!!!
