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Lindsey Vonn to End Retirement, Compete with U.S. Ski Team at Age 40

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Three-time Olympic medalist Lindsey Vonn is launching her comeback on the slopes.

The 40-year-old confirmed to the New York Times' Bill Pennington she's coming out of retirement and rejoining the U.S. Ski Team.

"Getting back to skiing without pain has been an incredible journey," Vonn said in a statement on the organization's site. "I am looking forward to being back with the Stifel U.S. Ski Team and to continue to share my knowledge of the sport with these incredible women."

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