Lindsey Vonn Confident of Being 'in a good place' for the upcoming Winter Olympics

Vonn on the slopes

The veteran skier underwent a artificial joint installed in her right knee during her break from alpine racing.

American skiing icon Lindsey Vonn asserts she will be "in an excellent position" for the upcoming Winter Olympics, following claiming a place on the rostrum for the fourth instance in five World Cup events.

The veteran athlete, who recently made history by becoming the most senior racer to win a downhill World Cup winner, finished third in the super giant slalom in Val d'Isere on Sunday. This marked her one hundred and forty-second career World Cup top-three result.

Strong Return in the French Alps

Competing at the French Alps resort for the first occasion in eight years, Vonn finished the course in a time of 1:20.60. She was 0.36 seconds behind victor Sofia Goggia of Italy, with New Zealand's Alice Robinson taking second place.

"I didn't quite have the right line on the initial jump," Vonn remarked. "From that point on, I performed strongly. I'm pleased with my performance today, in contrast to in the super-G in St Moritz, where I was overly cautious."

This result was her second podium at Val d'Isere during the event, having also claimed bronze in the downhill on Saturday.

A Remarkable Comeback from Injury

Vonn officially retired in February 2019 because of ongoing knee problems. However, she staged a competitive comeback in late 2024 after a major knee surgery.

With less than two months remaining until the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, which are scheduled for 6-22 February, Vonn's performances are timely.

She has an Olympic gold and two bronze medals from previous Games and is strongly positioned to compete for the United States at the 2026 Games.

"At the Olympics, I will be fully ready," the athlete confirmed.

Aiming for Further Glory

Alongside her Olympic ambitions, Vonn is also aiming to increase the four World Cup titles she has accumulated over a professional journey spanning two decades.

She presently enjoys a substantial lead at the top of the overall downhill standings and is ranked fifth in the super-G World Cup table.

This season's World Cup circuit includes a nine more events taking place before the circuit finale in Norway on 21 March 2026.

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