Lindsey Vonn gets emotional as she reacts to video showcasing her journey from devastating injury to World Cup success

Lindsey Vonn reacted to a video of her journey of perseverance made by a fan, compiling clips of major events, injuries, and her return to skiing. Vonn came out of retirement in 2024 year-end hoping to compete at the 2024/25 Alpine Skiing World Cup circuit.

Vonn amassed 82 World Cup race victories before Mikaela Shiffrin outpaced her in the standings. Lindsey Vonn made history with her 20th Crystal Globe win in 2016, breaking the legendary Ingemar Stenmark's globe tally of 19. In the wake of persistent injuries, the 40-year-old retired from skiing in 2019 and enjoyed eight years in different sporting roles.

In November 2024, Vonn announced she would resume her skiing career, hoping to secure a spot on the team for the 2024-25 World Cup season. Having competed in four World Cup races, the Olympian shared a fan video chronicling her journey as the top skier to succumbing to injuries and fighting back to the top.

"Wow this got me. Thank you," she captioned.

Lindsey Vonn reacted to a video montage made by a fan; Instagram - @lindseyvonn

Vonn returned to the WC competitive slopes on December 21, finishing 14th in the Super-G race in St. Moritz. Her next stint at the St. Anton downhill event earned her sixth place, followed by a fourth-place finish in Super-G.

However, Vonn suffered a crash while competing in the Cortina super-G race. Though her fall left her uninjured, Vonn was absent from the following race in Italy. In a post-race interview, she revealed her plans for 2026, saying via Washington Times:

"I need more training, I need more time. And I think it’s actually kind of a good thing that I didn’t do well this weekend, because it leaves me really hungry for more and also hopefully for next year."

Lindsey Vonn on her comeback - "I didn't expect anything that has happened this year"

Vonn looking on at the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup - Women's Super G - (Source: Getty)

Having undergone a partial knee replacement surgery in 2024, Lindsey Vonn planned her skiing comeback with her new titanium knee. Despite mindfully coming out of retirement, the 40-year-old wasn't sure how skiing would be, especially on a tough course like in St. Anton, where he finished fourth and sixth in the 2024-25 season.

"I didn't expect anything that has happened this year. Even when I said I was going to race again, I didn't even expect to race in St Anton, because I thought there would be no way I'd be ready to race there. It's such a challenging hill. I've definitely far exceeded my expectations by a long shot," she said to BBC's Ski Sunday.

Lindsey Vonn's downhill gold at the 2010 Winter Olympics made her the first American woman to achieve so. In 2011, she received the Laureus Sportswoman of the Year award for her stellar track record.