Lindsey Vonn has achieved another milestone in her comeback. And it's a big one.
Vonn has officially qualified for the Milano Cortina Olympics, U.S. Ski and Snowboard announced Tuesday. Vonn met the results-based criteria after being on the podium in four of her first five races this season, including a win in the downhill in St. Moritz, Switzerland, that was her first World Cup victory since 2018.
It will be the fifth Olympics for the 41-year-old, who won gold in the downhill at the 2010 Games in Vancouver.
"I am honored to be able to represent my country one more time, in my 5th and final Olympics!" Vonn said in a post on Instagram.
"When I made the decision to return to ski racing, I always had one eye on Cortina because it’s a place that is very, very special to me," Vonn wrote. "Although I can’t guarantee any outcomes, I can guarantee that I will give my absolute best every time l kick out of the starting gate. No matter how these games end up, I feel like I’ve already won."
