Lindsey Vonn Confident of Being 'in prime form' for Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Alpine star Lindsey Vonn has declared she will be "perfectly prepared" for the upcoming Winter Olympics, after earning a podium spot for the fourth instance in her last five World Cup events.

The 41-year-old, who achieved a milestone by becoming the oldest downhill World Cup winner, finished third in the super-G in Val d'Isere on Sunday. This represented her one hundred and forty-second career World Cup top-three result.

Impressive Performance in Val d'Isere

Returning to the iconic venue for the first occasion in eight years, Vonn finished the course in a time of one minute 20.60 seconds. She was just over a third of a second behind victor Sofia Goggia of Italy, with New Zealand's Alice Robinson securing the runner-up spot.

"I was slightly lacking enough direction on the initial jump," Vonn said. "From that point on, I skied well. I'm pleased with my run today, unlike in the super-G in St Moritz, where I was too conservative."

This result was her second podium at Val d'Isere over the weekend, having also finished third in the downhill on Saturday.

An Incredible Return from Retirement

Vonn ended her career in early 2019 as a result of ongoing knee problems. However, she staged a competitive comeback in December 2024 following a significant orthopedic procedure.

With less than two months remaining until the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, which are set to run from 6-22 February, Vonn's performances are highly promising.

She boasts one gold and two bronze medals from previous Games and is firmly on track to represent the United States at the 2026 Games.

"When we get to Cortina, I will be in a good place," Vonn affirmed.

Aiming for Further Glory

In addition to her Games aspirations, Vonn is also hoping to add to the four overall crystal globes she has accumulated over a professional journey spanning 20 years.

She presently enjoys a 69-point lead at the summit of the downhill World Cup rankings and is ranked fifth in the super-G World Cup table.

This season's World Cup circuit features a total of nine races scheduled before the season finals in Kvitfjell, Norway on 21 March 2026.