Tom Brady won a Super Bowl at 43. Lewis Hamilton is preparing to race for Ferrari in Formula 1 at 40. Serena Williams reached the semifinals of the Australian Open at 39. All three inspired Vonn for her comeback.

Vonn will race at Cortina this weekend, the site of some of her greatest successes. Can she recapture the magic?

Lindsey Vonn said she is “good” and has only a few bruises after falling toward the end of a World Cup downhill training run on Thursday. The protective air bag that most downhill skiers wear inflated under Vonn’s racing suit to help soften her fall.