Comeback before Christmas? American federation applies for wildcard for Vonn in St. Moritz

Lindsey Vonn, the legendary skier and four-time overall World Cup champion, may be on the verge of an extraordinary comeback to competitive skiing. The American federation has applied for a wildcard for Vonn to compete in the Super-G races scheduled for December 21 and 22 in St. Moritz.

If approved, this would mark her first World Cup appearance in nearly five years since her retirement in 2019. Vonn, who underwent knee replacement surgery in April, has been steadily building her form by participating in smaller FIS races in North America.

These competitions serve not only as a preparatory phase but also as a critical test for her artificial knee joint ahead of the prestigious World Cup.

If she returns to St. Moritz, Vonn would join the elite ranks of skiers making a high-profile comeback after a significant hiatus, a feat only recently achieved by Marcel Hirscher. According to experts, Vonn has shown remarkable physical readiness and has displayed flashes of her former dominance.

Before the anticipated races in St. Moritz, she aims to participate as a forerunner at the World Cup event in Beaver Creek on December 14 and 15. Fans and analysts alike are eagerly awaiting her potential return, which could add another thrilling chapter to her storied career.