Lindsey Vonn will not compete in the opening World Cup season event in Munich , Germany . The American Olympic skier is recovering from a serious back injury . It will be the 36-year-old 's first World Cup start since February of 2012 . ` ` Not racing is very hard for me , '' says Vonn . Olympic super combined champion Bode Miller returns to World Cup racing .
Lindsey Vonn will not compete in the opening World Cup season event in Munich , Germany . The American Olympic skier is recovering from a serious back injury . ` ` Not racing is very hard for me , '' says Vonn . Olympic super combined champion Bode Miller returns to World Cup racing .