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Lindsey Vonn Unretires, Returns To Competitive Skiing After 5 Years Away

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Like Michael Jordan and Tom Brady, it's hard for the G.O.A.T.'s to walk away!

Lindsey Vonn, Olympic gold medalist and World Cup-winning skier, one of the most accomplished people to ever step foot on a snow-covered mountain, is returning to competition after 5 years away.

The 40-year-old made the surprising revelation on Thursday during a conversation with The New York Times, telling the paper she plans to to rejoin the U.S. ski team on Friday, with the goal being to begin racing in the World Cup circuit this winter.