The Queen of Speed, Lindsey Vonn, is returning to the mountain.

U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced Thursday morning that Vonn will rejoin the Stifel U.S. Ski Team, a news release said.

Vonn’s decision to try to return to ski racing comes after careful consideration following successful knee surgery in April. She has been able to get back to training and test her knee over the past couple of months and will be continuing her progression with the Stifel U.S. Ski Team in Colorado and beyond, representing a new exciting chapter in her already storied career.

“Getting back to skiing without pain has been an incredible journey,” Vonn said. “I am looking forward to being back with the Stifel U.S. Ski Team and to continue to share my knowledge of the sport with these incredible women.”

Vonn’s return comes off the back of a strong season for the women’s Stifel U.S. Ski Team. Her presence will bring an extra layer of experience to the already successful alpine program, the release said.

“Lindsey has made an indelible mark on alpine skiing and our organization throughout her career. We’re delighted to welcome her back,” President and CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard Sophie Goldschmidt said. “Her dedication and passion towards alpine skiing is inspiring and we’re excited to have her back on snow and see where she can go from here.”

Vonn is well decorated in the ski racing world.

She recorded her first World Cup victory in 2004 and continued on to win three Olympic medals, 20 World Cup titles (including four overall Crystal Globes), eight World Championship medals, 137 World Cup podiums and 82 World Cup victories.

However, she suffered multiple injuries during her career and despite her ability to persevere and come back from those injuries, it eventually was the reason for her 2019 retirement after 18 seasons on the World Cup tour.

Not only is Vonn set to compete on mountain, she also continues to work off mountain with her personal foundation, the Lindsey Vonn Foundation, which supports underserved girls through scholarships and empowerment programs, and is still a mentor to current Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes. She hopes she can continue to inspire the next generation of women in sports.

“Lindsey is someone who has really been there for me throughout my time on the World Cup circuit,” Stifel U.S. Ski Team athlete Bella Wright said. “I never got the opportunity to be Lindsey’s teammate in the past, so the opportunity to ski alongside her is extremely exciting! I can’t wait to see what the U.S. women can do this season.”