Lindsey Vonn, at 41, qualifies for 2026 Winter Olympics: ‘An amazing feeling’
Zack Pierce Tue, December 23, 2025 at 11:16 AM UTC·7 min read When Lindsey Vonn announced her return to competitive skiing just over a year ago, she wasn’t sure if making it to the 2026 Winter Olympics was even a possibility. Now, it’s a reality. Vonn, the 41-year-old American Alpine skiing star who came out of a five-year retirement in November 2024, has qualified for the U.S. Olympic team in the downhill discipline after a pristine start to the World Cup season that has solidified her as the clear best American speed skier once again.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement “I’m definitely very excited with how things are going,” Vonn said Monday by phone. “… It’s been a pretty great...