The American champion Confident of Being 'in a good place' for Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Alpine star Lindsey Vonn states she will be "perfectly prepared" for the Milan-Cortina Olympics, after earning a place on the rostrum for the fourth instance in five World Cup events.

The veteran athlete, who achieved a milestone by becoming the oldest downhill World Cup winner, came in third place in the super-G in Val d'Isere on Sunday. This was her 142nd career World Cup top-three result.

Impressive Performance in the French Alps

Competing at the iconic venue for the first time 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 securing the runner-up spot.

"I was slightly lacking the right line on the initial jump," the skier commented. "From that point on, I skied well. I'm satisfied with my performance today, in contrast to in the super-G in St Moritz, where I was overly cautious."

This performance was her second podium at Val d'Isere during the event, having also finished third in the downhill race on Saturday.

A Remarkable Comeback from Retirement

Vonn officially retired in early 2019 due to persistent injuries. However, she returned to racing in late 2024 following a major knee surgery.

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

"At the Olympics, I will be where I need to be," the athlete confirmed.

Aiming for Further Glory

In addition to her Games aspirations, Vonn is also hoping to add to the four World Cup titles she has accumulated over a career spanning two decades.

She currently holds a substantial lead at the summit of the downhill World Cup rankings and is sitting in fifth place in the super-G World Cup table.

This current World Cup circuit features a nine more events scheduled before the season finals in Kvitfjell, Norway on 21 March 2026.