Olympics-American Vonn never doubted herself in age-defying comeback


Oct 28, 2025; New York, NY, UNITED STATES; Olympic athlete Lindsey Vonn, Alpine Skiing, speaks with media during the U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in preparation for the 2026 Milan Olympic Winter Games at Javits Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

NEW YORK (Reuters) -Lindsey Vonn's Olympic comeback story kicks into high gear this week as Wednesday marks 100 days until the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games, but the American skiing great said she was staying cool under the glare of the spotlight.

The 41-year-old fan favourite announced her retirement in 2019 but rejoined the U.S. ski team a year ago after knee surgery allowed her to hit the slopes without pain in a remarkable recovery.

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