"Just thought of losing it was emotional"-Lindsey Vonn makes her feelings known as she extends support to LA fire victims & gears up for downhill race

Lindsey Vonn got emotional as she shared her thoughts on the recent Los Angeles Wildfires and the struggles of her friends who lost their houses to the calamity. The American athlete, who is currently gearing up to compete in the first World Cup downhill race, said that it is tough to stay focused as she keeps thinking about the struggles back home.

Vonn made a professional comeback to skiing a month ago, after nearly six years. She competed in her first World Cup race in St. Moritz in Switzerland where she finished 14th overall. The former World Cup champion expressed her elation at being able to return to professional competition and hoped to improve her performances as the season progresses.

As she geared up to compete in her first downhill race in nearly six years in St. Anton am Arlberg, Austria, she took to Instagram to reflect on the recent Los Angeles Wildfire. Vonn revealed that her house was under the evacuation zone and just the thought of losing it made her extremely emotional. Furthermore, she extended her prayers to the people of Los Angeles and dedicated her upcoming performance to them.

"Pushing out of the starting gate of my first Downhill race in 6 years tomorrow… it’s been 18 years since I won here last… crazy how time flies. But with so many friends struggling back in Los Angeles with their homes burnt to the ground, it’s honestly been hard to stay focused. My home was in the evacuation zone and even just the thought of losing it was emotional. I can only imagine what it must feel like for the people who lost everything," she wrote.

"It’s another example to appreciate what you have. No matter how bad your day is, someone always has it worse. I am beyond grateful to be here and I will do my best to make it mean something! Sending my love and prayers to everyone in LA, this one is for you! ❤️🇺🇸"she added.

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Lindsey Vonn on returning to World Cup races in nearly six years

In Picture: Lindsey Vonn at the STIFEL Birds of Prey FIS World Cup - Beaver Creek Women's Downhill Training - Source: Getty

Lindsey Vonn took to Instagram after successfully making a comeback at the Alpine Skiing World Cup in St Moritz. The American Alpine skier expressed that she believed that she had the perfect start with a 14th-place finish among some of the best skiers in the World.

The 40-year-old expressed her excitement to compete in the upcoming races of the season.

"I’m officially BACK!! 🙌🏻❤️It’s been 2,162 days since my last World Cup race (almost 6 years!) but yesterday I got back in the starting gate and competed once again.I finished 14th, which was a perfect place to start. This is only the beginning though, and I’m looking forward to all of the adventures that lie ahead," she wrote.

Furthermore, she thanked her coaches, family, and fans for their constant support throughout her comeback journey.