Lindsey Vonn has been nominated to the U.S. Alpine ski team for next season, though her inclusion is currently viewed as a procedural step based on past performances rather than confirmation of a comeback.
The 41-year-old is still facing a lengthy recovery after a devastating crash in the women’s downhill at the 2026 Winter Olympics on February 8. Vonn suffered a severe tibia fracture that nearly resulted in the amputation of her left leg. At the time of the crash, she was already racing with a torn ACL in the same knee, sustained shortly before the Games.
Since the accident, Vonn has undergone eight surgeries and remains at least 18 months away from considering a return to the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup circuit. Retirement also remains a possibility as she continues to evaluate her future.
The nomination process marks the first stage of selecting the U.S. Ski & Snowboard team. Athletes who accept their nominations and satisfy all requirements will officially be named to the roster in October, ahead of the World Cup opener in Söelden, Austria.
Among the other women nominated were Mikaela Shiffrin, the reigning overall World Cup champion and three-time Olympic gold medalist, and Breezy Johnson, who won Olympic downhill gold. On the men’s side, Ryan Cochran-Siegle earned selection after capturing his second Olympic super-G silver medal.
Paula Moltzan and Jacqueline Wiles also secured A-team nominations after helping the United States claim bronze in the women’s team combined event at the Olympics. Shiffrin and Johnson narrowly missed the podium in fourth place. Meanwhile, Lauren Macuga was included on the nomination list despite missing the Milan Cortina Games because of an ACL injury.
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