Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn, 40, shines in first World Cup downhill in six years after shock retirement U-turn

LEGENDARY skiing champion Lindsey Vonn has made a triumphant return to downhill action aged 40.

The former Winter Olympic gold medalist finished sixth in her first World Cup downhill event since 2019 on Saturday.

AFPSkiing star Lindsey Vonn U-turned on her retirement late last year[/caption] GettyThe former Olympic gold medallist finished 6th in her first World Cup downhill event since 2019[/caption]

Vonn underwent partial right knee replacement surgery last April.

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