During the four FIS races organized at Copper Mountain, Lindsey Vonn did what was necessary to be able to start a World Cup race, in principle in St. Moritz (December 21 and 22), after five years of absence from highest level.
So Lindsey Vonn did the job. “I am officially qualified for the World Cup! This weekend’s races were so much fun and a great training opportunity. I still have work to do, but this is a big step in my progress. » The American star (40 years old) is obviously satisfied as she was able to write on her social networks after her big return to competition, last weekend during the FIS races (3e level), organized for her at Copper Mountain. She had to do what was necessary to “lower” her FIS points and fall below the “cut” of the essential 80 points to compete in speed events in the World Cup. It’s done with his two descents et two super-G played in Colorado, against many World Cup athletes.
Opener this week at Beaver Creek
She should first be an opener this week at Beaver Creek for the start of the speed season (downhill Saturday; super-G Sunday) before making her return to the highest level, the following week in Saint-Moritz (super-G , December 21 and 22).
“When I found myself with my teammates, I had the impression that I had never stopped running,” she wrote again on her social networks. But I have to put things into perspective. I had a partial knee replacement only a few months ago, haven’t trained or raced in almost six years and only have a few days of training. Step by step, I am getting stronger and finding my shape. »
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