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

Legendary skier Lindsey Vonn asserts she will be "in an excellent position" for the upcoming Winter Olympics, on the back of claiming a top-three finish for the fourth time in her last five World Cup events.

The veteran athlete, who achieved a milestone by becoming the oldest downhill World Cup winner, took the bronze position in the super giant slalom in Val d'Isere on Sunday. This was her 142nd career World Cup top-three result.

Impressive Performance in Val d'Isere

Competing at the iconic venue for the first occasion in almost a decade, Vonn finished the course in a time of one minute 20.60 seconds. She was just over a third of a second behind winner Sofia Goggia of Italy, with New Zealand's Alice Robinson taking second place.

"I didn't quite have enough direction on the first jump," the skier commented. "After that, I skied well. I'm satisfied with my skiing today, in contrast to in the super-G in St Moritz, where I was not aggressive enough."

This performance was her second top-three finish at Val d'Isere during the event, having also taken third in the downhill race on Saturday.

A Remarkable Comeback from Retirement

Vonn ended her career in early 2019 because of persistent injuries. However, she made a stunning return in December 2024 following a significant orthopedic procedure.

With just over six weeks remaining until the 2026 Winter Games, which are scheduled for 6-22 February, Vonn's performances are highly promising.

She boasts an Olympic gold and two bronze medals from previous Games and is firmly on track to represent the United States at the next Olympics.

"In Cortina, I will be fully ready," Vonn affirmed.

Aiming for Further Glory

In addition to her Games aspirations, Vonn is also hoping to add to the four World Cup titles she has secured over a professional journey spanning 20 years.

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

This season's World Cup campaign features a nine more events scheduled before the circuit finale in Norway on 21 March 2026.