Lindsey Vonn opened about her big comeback, and let us know that she is better than ever.
The legendary athlete was one of nine subjects featured for the debut of Esquire’s inaugural Maverick of the Sports segment, where the publication is highlighting nine athletes breaking the mold, and she gave an in-depth look into her big comeback season, which saw her earning a second-place finish in a super-G race. Reflecting on her successful year, Vonn concludes she’s now stronger than ever before. “I can do so much more than I could in the last few years of my career,” she told the publication, adding, “I can lift heavier, and I can jump higher.”
Vonn also chatted a bit about her new mindset, whether or not she was worried before deciding to come back and more. You can check out a glimpse of the interview below.
Lindsey Vonn on whether she was worried about risking her health all over again to get back into racing:
“I’m going to find adventure in something. It’s not like skiing is the most dangerous thing I do in my life. I’m just not going to be happy sitting on the couch reading a book.”
Lindsey Vonn on her new mindset:
“When I opened this door, to the comeback, I felt like it was not really a new chapter but an entirely new book. I feel no expectation. I feel no pressure.”
Lindsey Vonn on the importance skiing has in her life:
“Skiing has given me everything in my life, and it’s also taken almost everything. It’s interesting that I love something so much that has hurt me so much. It’s my first love. I’m not looking to be married to it. I’m just looking to have it be in my life in a way that makes me happy.”
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