Editorial on the Ski World Cup –
Skiing, rhinestones and glitter: Vonn is back!
The American skier made her comeback this weekend in St. Moritz. Because the aura of the 40-year-old athlete goes beyond the narrow ring of the white circus.
Editorial Published today at 3:28 p.m.
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In alpine skiing, victories and podiums follow one another like slalom poles. This weekend, “Odi” and Gut-Behrami shone again on the slopes, we would almost become jaded. Bim: the Brazilian Lucas Braathen and his samba steps, let's go! Boom: Lindsey Vonn, 40, still older show?
After almost six years of a sporting retirement forced by her bruised knees, the American made a resounding comeback at the age of 40. On Saturday, in St. Moritz, she finished 14e even though she had not skied for two thousand one hundred and forty-one days in the World Cup. Amazing!
Critics, however, did not spare the ex-speed queen off-piste. Why come back when she has won everything? Is she crazy? She's definitely in need of attention. Skiing with a partial knee replacement is insane. Hello paternalism. Thank you apprentice doctors.
With titanium in the knee and a mind of steel, Lindsey Vonn silenced her detractors. You had to see this crowd won over by the American, these dozens of children – and not only that – hysterical looking for an autograph or a selfie.
An extraordinary athlete, Vonn is a megastar who takes skiing out of his somewhat conservative self. The star co-hosted a dog show with one of her pooches, appeared on the covers of the most prestigious fashion magazines, and wore sequinned dresses at New York Fashion Week.
Its stated goal? Rediscover the pleasure and adrenaline of ski racing, which she was forced to leave. His new knee gives him a second chance. After all, didn't Frenchman Johan Clarey become Olympic downhill vice-champion at the age of 41?
Lindsey Vonn's double pom pom beanie is back on the white circus. No offense to those who love to hate her. His age will not necessarily prevent him from winning. Even less to have fun.
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