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Lindsey Vonn suffered a serious fall at the Olympics in February after her career was considered certain.
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Famous skier Why Lindsey Vonn is back in the US squad and what that has to do with a possible comeback
Lindsey Vonn fell badly at the Olympic Games in February and the end of her career seemed certain. Surprisingly, the ski star is now in the US squad for the coming season. Is she coming back?
By Jonas Kraus
October 9, 2026, 6:17 a.m
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Lindsey Vonn will be competing next season.
Possible · Within months
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