The American champion Confident of Being 'in prime form' for Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Legendary skier Lindsey Vonn states she will be "in an excellent position" for the upcoming Winter Olympics, after claiming a podium spot for the fourth instance in her last five World Cup races.

The veteran athlete, who achieved a milestone by becoming the most senior racer to win a downhill World Cup winner, took the bronze position 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 the French Alps

Racing in the iconic venue for the first time in eight years, Vonn finished the course in a time of 1:20.60. She was 0.36 seconds behind winner Sofia Goggia of Italy, with New Zealand's Alice Robinson securing second place.

"I was slightly lacking enough direction on the initial jump," the skier commented. "From that point on, I performed strongly. I'm pleased with my run today, unlike in the super-G in St Moritz, where I was not aggressive enough."

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

An Incredible Return from Retirement

Vonn stepped away from competition in early 2019 as a result of ongoing knee problems. However, she made a stunning return in December 2024 following a major knee surgery.

With less than two months remaining until the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, which are scheduled for February 6th to the 22nd, Vonn's form are highly promising.

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

"At the Olympics, I will be in a good place," Vonn affirmed.

Aiming for Further Glory

Alongside her Olympic ambitions, Vonn is also aiming to increase the four overall crystal globes she has won over a professional journey spanning two decades.

She currently holds 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 includes a nine more events taking place before the season finals in Norway on March 21st, 2026.