Lindsey Vonn finished in 24th place in the first of two lower-level super-G races as the 40-year-old dials in her equipment and technique during her comeback to ski racing.

After nearly six years away from ski racing and only an abbreviated prep period, Lindsey Vonn told The Associated Press she is encouraged by how close she is to being competitive.

Lindsey Vonn is still getting her ski equipment dialled in and getting used to going full speed again on her new titanium knee. That's why all that the 40-year-old is reading into being more than two seconds behind in a pair of lower-level super-G races on Sunday is that she's right there.

Lindsey Vonn is encouraged by how close she is to being competitive again in her ski racing return at 40 years old. Vonn is still getting her ski equipment dialed in and getting used to going full speed again on her new titanium knee.

After nearly six years away from ski racing and an abbreviated prep period, she was 2.19 seconds behind in the first race and 2.06 in the second.