Lindsey Vonn after best practice time in St. Moritz: "Never been in such good shape"

U.S. outfielder Lindsey Vonn, 41, who returned to racing last winter after a nearly six-year hiatus, is elated after setting the fastest time in the first timed run of the women’s World Cup downhill in St. Moritz.

“I feel great and physically I am probably in the best shape of my life, which is fun. My body doesn&#8217t hurt, which is definitely the most important thing” added Vonn, who will open her season on Friday, in a year when the main and stated goal will be the Olympic races in Cortina: with the Tofane Olympia the Minnesota native has always had a special feeling.

“My goal was to get much stronger. Last season I didn&#8217t have enough time to prepare and regain my muscle mass– explained Lindsey -.I&#8217m still a little bit lighter than my peak form, but this summer I was able to gain about 5.5 kg and I was delighted”.

“Now I have everything I need: physique, equipment, coach”, said the American, who called on former Norwegian skier Aksel Lund Svindal to accompany her in her Olympic season. “Everything is perfectly aligned, I couldn&#8217t be in a better position,” concluded the 4-time World Cup winner and Olympic downhill gold medalist in 2010 in Vancouver.