"Lot of people were saying I was slow"- Lindsey Vonn shares an update about her appearance in World Cup in Beaver Creek amid comeback

Lindsey Vonn shared an update about her appearance in the upcoming World Cup in Beaver Creek. The American athlete revealed that she would not be making an appearance at the World Cup in her hometown this weekend however, she expressed her excitement about being able to meet her friends and family.

Vonn took the skiing world by surprise when she announced that she would be making a professional comeback after a series of speculations by fans as she was spotted training in New Zealand in October. The former World Cup champion made her first appearance of the season at the FIS Fall Festival in Colorado.

The 40-year-old competed in two downhill races and had a positive outlook on her performance as she revealed that she considered the race to be a training session as well as an opportunity to gain points to compete at the World Cup. Lindsey Vonn took to Instagram to share an update on her comeback journey as well as shared her thoughts on her first appearance.

"So I know we've all been talking about my comeback and it's been an amazing journey so far but it's not been an easy process and I kind of wanted to walk you guys through the process. I had to race this past weekend in order to get my points low enough so that I could compete in the World Cup whenever I was ready. So, the last weekend was a success and I know a lot of people were saying that I was slow but I actually thought that it was amazing," she said.

Furthermore, she revealed that she won't be competing at the World Cup in Beaver Creek in the upcoming weekend.

"When I'm ready, I will enter a World Cup race. I just wanted to get you guys some information and so you understood where I was at and hopefully we can go on this journey together. So thanks for all the support and I look forward to seeing everyone in Beaver Creek, my hometown I won't be racing obviously but I'm still excited to see all my friends and family," she added.

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Lindsey Vonn on returning to the slopes after nearly six years

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

Lindsey Vonn took to Instagram to express her thoughts on being able to return to the slopes after nearly six years. The American Alpine skier expressed her elation about qualifying to compete in World Cup races as she recalled her journey from undergoing a partial knee replacement surgery earlier this year.

"Well… I have officially qualified for the World Cup!! The races this weekend were so much fun and a great training opportunity. Still have some work to do but this is a great step in my progression," she wrote.

Furthermore, she thanked her family, coaches, and fans for believing in her as well as supporting her while embarking on a new journey.