Lindsey Vonn is attempting a comeback at the age of 40. The United States Ski Team confirmed on Friday that Vonn will compete in a pair of super-G events

Vonn, 40, hasn't participated in a major race since she won bronze in the downhill event at Are, Sweden in 2019. Her prolific career was derailed by injuries after that, but she underwent a partial knee replacement in an attempt to get back on the slopes.

Lindsey Vonn plans to race on the Alpine skiing World Cup next week for the first time in nearly six years. Vonn, who announced her comeback last month, announced Friday that she plans to compete Dec.