Lindsey Vonn is set to make her return to competitive skiing later this week after another long rehabilitation from a second knee injury.

And while she has been frustrated over the injuries that derailed her campaign over the past two years, Vonn said that Tiger Woods has been an inspiration to her as she rehabilitates from her second major knee surgery.

Vonn said in an interview with CNN that Woods, who has been battling injuries this year as well, motivated her to work harder in their rehab over the past several months.

"Tiger and I both went through rehab with our injuries at a similar time, so we were both in the gym together and pushing each other and motivating each other, both frustrated," Vonn said.

Vonn said that Woods made her recovery easier than it should be, and also added that she also motivated the golf superstar to remain confident despite being slowed down by nagging back issues this year.

"I think we both helped each other a lot through that time, and I drew a lot of inspiration from him and I think he does the same with me," she added. "We continue to push each other and it's a really positive relationship in that way."

Vonn sustained a torn ACL and MCL in her right knee in the 2013 World Championships. She was on her way to making a strong comeback late last year, but she reinjured her knee, which forced her to undergo another surgery.

The 30-year-old skiing star, who failed to defend her Olympic downhill title in Sochi earlier this year, recently said in an interview with USA Today that she is ready to make her awaited comeback in Lake Louise this week.

"I'm ready to race," said Vonn, who has won 14 races at Lake Louise. "I'm exceptionally strong right now. I think my legs could be stronger, and I'm still working to get them stronger. But I think I'm in a really good place right now. I feel really comfortable. I feel strong. I feel fast."

Vonn is hoping that she won't experience any setback as she is aiming to reach her peak form in time for the World Alpine Ski Championships in February next year in Vail and Beaver Creek.

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