Alpine Skiing: Lindsey Vonn was nervous about the criticism she received

American Lindsey Vonn is one of all time alpine skiers. Recently, however, he has been a criticism that he could not expect.

Vonn, 40, returned to the World Cup after almost a six -year break under Christmas and dropped 14th in the supernatural sneakers in St. Moritz, Switzerland

Vonn ended his career in the winter of 2019 because his right knee after several injuries could no longer withstand the race. Last spring, the knee was operated in an artificial joint surgery, and in November he announced his return to racing.

Express tells about the feedback he received about the opening of the von. In particular, attitudes in Europe are angry with the Olympic champion and double world champion.

Austrian Franz Klammer called Vonni “completely crazy” and a double Olympic champion Michaela Dorfmeister recommended Vonn to visit with a psychologist’s packages. The criticism was related to the danger of Vonn’s age and the danger of speed.

“I think it’s fucked up,” Vonn commented at a press conference before the Saalbach World Cup.

“I don’t deserve such disrespectful comments. I had been waiting for constructive criticism and questions such as ‘the knee is okay’. Instead, the questions have been more about my private life. ”

He refers to the Austrian legend To Marcel Hirscherwho also returned to the real action – albeit five years younger. For Hirscher, there was no similar criticism.

“Some things only apply to me and I have enough. Only in Europe has I been criticized so much and my age has been raised. In the United States, I have received incredible support from all and many women who, like me, want to return and be ambitious. ”

“Just because you are 40, that doesn’t mean you are finished stuff.”

The best achievement of the Vonn season is the fourth place in St. Anton’s super -slalom in December. He intends to continue his career to the 2026 Italian Olympics.