The American champion Confident of Being 'in a good place' for the upcoming Winter Olympics

Alpine star Lindsey Vonn asserts she will be "in an excellent position" for the Milan-Cortina Olympics, after securing a place on the rostrum for the fourth time in five World Cup events.

The veteran athlete, who achieved a milestone by becoming the most senior racer to win a 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 podium finish.

Strong Return in the French Alps

Returning to the iconic venue for the first occasion in almost a decade, Vonn crossed the line 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 second place.

"I didn't quite have enough direction on the initial jump," the skier commented. "From that point on, I skied well. I'm satisfied with my performance today, unlike in the super-G in St Moritz, where I was overly cautious."

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

A Remarkable Comeback from Injury

Vonn officially retired in February 2019 because of persistent injuries. However, she made a stunning return in late 2024 after a partial knee replacement.

With just over six weeks remaining until the 2026 Winter Games, which are set to run from 6-22 February, Vonn's form are timely.

She already possesses one gold and two Olympic bronze medals in her collection and is firmly on track to compete for the United States at the next Olympics.

"In Cortina, I will be in a good place," Vonn affirmed.

Aiming for Further Glory

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

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 campaign features a total of nine races scheduled before the season finals in Norway on 21 March 2026.