Lindsey Vonn shares a glimpse of her needling session as she recovers after a day of slalom training amid highly anticipated comeback

Lindsey Vonn has announced her return to alpine skiing and she is now undergoing the rigorous training required to get back on top of the podium. Recently, the American gave fans a glimpse of what her recovery after training looks like, sharing snaps of her needling sessions.

Vonn led an extraordinary career on the slopes, competing for nearly two decades. In her time as a skier, the 40-year-old won 82 World Cup races and claimed 137 podium finishes. She also clinched four overall titles and 16 discipline titles, making her one of the most successful skiers of all time. In 2019, the skier announced her retirement from the sport, citing her injury issues.

However, in early 2024, Lindsey Vonn underwent knee replacement surgery, and a few months later announced that she would be making a comeback to the slopes. Now, as she readies for her first competitive outing in over five years, the American shared with fans a glimpse of what her recovery looks like after a day of training. Taking to her Instagram stories, she posted a photo of her needling session, writing,

“Slalom day for me too!”

Via Lindsey Vonn's Instagram

Lindsey Vonn pens a heartfelt note on Thanksgiving

Vonn shows her gratitude on Thanksgiving (Image Source: Getty)

As she prepares for her return to the sport of skiing, Lindsey Vonn took a moment this Thanksgiving to show her appreciation for the people around her. Taking to her Instagram, the American penned a lengthy note thanking her friends, family, and team, writing,

“So much to be thankful for this year! I'm thankful for my family, friends and team for supporting me and believing in me. I'm thankful for my health, to not be in pain every day and to be able to ski fast again. (Thank you Dr. Roche and Dr Hackett!) I'm thankful for my dogs, especially my boy Leo who is crushing cancer right now. (Don't tell the other 2 but Leo my favorite!).”

Vonn went on to add that she was thankful for the opportunities she had in life, writing,

“But mostly, I'm thankful for the opportunity. Every day is a chance to live my life to the fullest. All of the early mornings and late nights, all of the hard work and all of the fun; I don't take anything for granted. I have promised myself and my Mom to never waste a second. I have NO regrets, and I am grateful for that!”

Lindsey Vonn announced her return to skiing in November this year, and will be hoping for a wildcard entry to an upcoming World Cup race. In the meantime, the 40-year-old has made her way back onto the US Ski Team and is training to get back to her winning ways.