Alpine skiing legend Lindsey Vonn is back in the spotlight, and this time, she’s not just shredding the slopes—she’s dominating the gym and giving fans a front-row seat to her relentless drive. The 40-year-old Olympic gold medalist shared a jaw-dropping glimpse of her intense workout routine on social media, sparking excitement and fueling speculation about her comeback ahead of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic.
Vonn, a three-time Olympic medalist and four-time World Cup overall champion, posted a mirror selfie on Instagram after a grueling gym session, showcasing her chiseled physique and unshakable determination. Captioning the post, “It’s been an incredible past few weeks. Being back in the mountains is where I find so much joy. It’s my natural habitat…even if I hate being cold lol,” Vonn reminded fans why she remains a force in alpine skiing. The post, complete with her signature grit and glow, has fans buzzing with anticipation for her return to the World Cup circuit.
After retiring in 2019 due to a series of injuries, including a devastating knee injury, Vonn underwent partial knee replacement surgery in April 2024. Just months later, she shocked the skiing world by announcing her return to the Stifel U.S. Ski Team, pain-free and ready to compete. Her recent training sessions, including 15 days of on-snow race prep in Europe and New Zealand, have shown she’s not just back—she’s aiming for the top. “I certainly intend on getting back to where I was before,” Vonn told Olympics.com after a solid 14th-place finish in Super-G at St. Moritz and a fourth-place finish in Super-G at St. Anton in the 2024-25 FIS World Cup season.
Vonn’s gym routine is nothing short of Olympic-caliber. According to a recent post on Powder.com, she trains her core four to five days a week, with hour-long sessions featuring exercises like planks, leg raises, and TRX body saws. “When you’re competing on iced-up race courses, bulletproof abs are non-negotiable,” Vonn commented, emphasizing the importance of core strength for her high-speed descents. Her trainer, Alex Bunt, who has worked with her for years, told Women’s Health that her regimen is “purposeful” and tailored to keep her competitive edge sharp. Fans got a taste of this intensity in her latest Instagram story, where she flexed her progress after a session, proving age is just a number.
The comeback trail hasn’t been without challenges. During a downhill training run in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy—a venue where Vonn has won a record 12 World Cup races—she crashed near the bottom of the course but walked away unscathed. “I caught a lot of air off the second-to-last jump, and when I landed, my ski caught funny,” she told ESPN. “It feels good to hit the fence and stand back up.” Her resilience shone through as she went on to compete in both downhill and Super-G that weekend, showing the same fearless spirit that earned her gold in downhill at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.
Vonn’s return isn’t just about personal triumph. She’s also inspiring the next generation through her Lindsey Vonn Foundation, which empowers underserved girls with mentorship and scholarships. As the foundation celebrates its 10th anniversary with a gala on September 13, 2025, Vonn continues to give back while pushing her limits. Her recent investment in the Utah Royals of the National Women’s Soccer League and co-ownership of the LOVB professional volleyball league further cement her legacy as a trailblazer in women’s sports.
As the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo approach, Vonn’s sights are set on a fifth Olympic appearance. “It would be symbolic, to say the least, if I could close my career in Cortina,” she told NBC Olympics. With her recent second-place finish in Super-G at the FIS World Cup Finals in Sun Valley, Idaho—her first podium in over 2,500 days—Vonn is proving she’s still a contender.
Fans on social media are eating up her gym glow-up moment, with comments like “Queen Vonn is BACK!” and “Those abs are Olympic-ready!” flooding her posts. As she continues to train smarter and savor the journey, Vonn’s comeback is more than a return to racing—it’s a testament to her unyielding passion for the sport. Whether she’s carving turns at 85 mph or crushing it in the gym, Lindsey Vonn is reminding the world why she’s one of the greatest alpine skiers of all time.
