Preparing for the Olympic Games, Lindsey Vonn teams up with Svindal for the Ski-Coup event - Preparing for the Olympics alongside Svindal: a focus on Vonn
Lindsey Vonn, the American alpine skiing legend, is gearing up for her comeback season and the upcoming Olympic Games in Cortina d'Ampezzo. After a six-year break, Vonn returned to the slopes last winter, making headlines as she aimed to add more medals to her collection.
Vonn's comeback season was marked by highs and lows. While the World Championships in Stuttgart (implied) were disappointing, she managed to notch three top-ten World Cup results, including a second-place finish in super-G at Sun Valley. The World Cup season highlight will be the Olympics in Italy, where Vonn won Olympic gold in downhill in 2010.
A crucial role in Vonn's comeback and Olympic preparation has been played by her friendship and collaboration with Aksel Lund Svindal, a Norwegian ski legend. Over the years, they have shared a wonderful friendship built on mutual respect. Svindal, who retired in 2019 like Vonn, has offered invaluable advice on equipment and race tactics. The two have trained together extensively, and Vonn has benefited from skiing on men's skis since 2008, which gave her insights linked directly to Svindal’s equipment.
During her 2024/25 comeback season, Svindal helped Vonn remotely, offering guidance that contributed to her podium finish in the Super-G at the World Cup finale in Sun Valley. This partnership has bolstered Vonn’s confidence and technical readiness as she prepares to compete at an elite level again.
Vonn, a two-time world champion and holder of 82 World Cup titles, has now added Svindal, the ex-Norwegian ski racer, to her coaching team. She expressed her excitement for the journey ahead on Instagram, welcoming Svindal as she prepares for the upcoming Olympic season.
Aksel Lund Svindal, also a gold medalist in downhill at the 2010 Olympics, has been welcomed by Vonn as she embarks on her Olympic journey. The Olympics will take place in Italy from February 6 to 22, and Vonn plans to retire in Cortina d'Ampezzo, where the Games will be held.
With the support of Aksel Lund Svindal and her own determination, Lindsey Vonn is ready to make a strong comeback and add to her already impressive list of achievements in the world of alpine skiing.
The Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of the environment, taking into account the importance of preserving the alpine ecosystems for future generations of athletes like Lindsey Vonn.
Between training sessions for the upcoming Olympic Games, Lindsey Vonn and Aksel Lund Svindal sometimes engage in friendly sports competitions, demonstrating their commitment to their sports as much off the slopes as on.
