Winter of comebacks: These ski ladies are returning

Wendy Holdener (Switzerland | 27 years): The Swiss all-rounder (38 World Cup podiums, 3 wins) had one in her preparation Fracture of the fibula which has now healed in time for the start of the season: On Thursday Holdener announced that it would start in Sölden.

Sofia Goggia (Italy | 27 years): An Hand injury thwarted Sofia Goggia in the finish of last season. However, the injury healed quickly and the Italian was able to return to snow in May.

Wendy Holdener is at the start in Sölden. © AFP / JURE MAKOVEC

Ragnhild Mowinckel (Norway | 28 years): The two-time vice-Olympic champion has had a long ordeal: she suffered one at the 2019 World Cup final in Soldeu Torn cruciate ligament and meniscus to. Six months later, she fell again during training and tore her cruciate ligament again. The all-rounder will return in December.

Cornelia Hütter (Austria | 27 years): Conny Hütter (2 World Cup victories) shares a similar fate as Mowinckel: Cruciate ligament tear at the 2019 World Cup final, no race in the 2019/20 season, but another fall during training at the beginning of March and another cruciate ligament tear. The Austrian will probably not return until 2021.

Melanie Meillard (Switzerland | 22 years): She was once considered the greatest Swiss ski talent, but long-term injuries slowed Melanie Meillard down on her career path. The suffering began with one Cruciate ligament tear in February 2018, which is why she missed an entire season. Last year, the Swiss took part in various races, but fell short of expectations and ended the season early. This year she wants to attack again.

Bernadette Schild has recovered from her cruciate ligament tear. © AFP / JURE MAKOVEC

Laurenne Ross (USA | 32 years old): The 144-time World Cup starter (2 podium places) suffered one in February 2019 meniscus injury to, after which she took a break for the entire following season. The speed lady is now fit again.

Stephanie Brunner (Austria | 26 years): The Austrian completed her last race (78 World Cup appearances, 1 podium) in January 2019. After that, she won one twice within a few months Cruciate ligament tear to. She had to take a break last season, but now the speed specialist wants to do it again.

Bernadette Schild (Austria | 30 years): A year ago, Bernadette Schild's knee cracked at the season opening in Sölden - Cruciate ligament tear . The Austrian (7 podium places) will celebrate her comeback on Saturday at, of all places, the scene of the accident.

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Winter of comebacks: These ski ladies are returning

The Ski World Cup starts again this weekend. It is already clear that there will be a flood of comebacks. After SportNews presented the men's returnees on Thursday, it is now the women's turn.

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