Lindsey Vonn returns to skiing with titanium knee, sparks potential trend in sports

Lindsey Vonn returned to competitive skiing last weekend with a titanium knee, marking a significant change from her painful retirement nearly six years ago. She finished 14th in a super-G race in St. Moritz, Switzerland, feeling no pain. Vonn's knee replacement, the first of its kind in World Cup skiing, was performed in April. She believes this surgery could inspire other athletes with knee issues to consider similar procedures, despite such replacements typically being for older patients. Experts note that while Vonn's success may not set a widespread trend in professional sports, it could encourage more athletes to explore knee replacements. Vonn's coach highlighted her fitness as a key factor in her recovery and performance.