🔗 Share this article The American champion Optimistic of Being 'in a good place' for the upcoming Winter Olympics The veteran skier underwent a artificial joint fitted to her right knee throughout her hiatus from competitive skiing. Legendary skier Lindsey Vonn states she will be "in an excellent position" for the upcoming Winter Olympics, after securing a place on the rostrum for the fourth time in five World Cup competitions. The veteran athlete, who achieved a milestone by becoming the oldest downhill World Cup winner, finished third in the super-G in Val d'Isere on Sunday. This was her one hundred and forty-second career World Cup top-three result. Impressive Performance in the French Alps Racing in the French Alps resort for the first time in eight years, Vonn crossed the line in a time of 1:20.60. She was just over a third of a second behind winner Sofia Goggia of Italy, with New Zealand's Alice Robinson securing second place. "I didn't quite have enough direction on the initial jump," Vonn remarked. "Subsequently, I performed strongly. I'm satisfied with my performance today, unlike in the super-G in St Moritz, where I was overly cautious." This performance was her second top-three finish at Val d'Isere during the event, having also finished third in the downhill on Saturday. An Incredible Return from Injury Vonn officially retired in early 2019 due to ongoing knee problems. However, she returned to racing in December 2024 following a major knee surgery. With 47 days remaining until the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, which are set to run from February 6th to the 22nd, Vonn's performances are highly promising. She boasts one gold and two Olympic bronze medals in her collection 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. Chasing More Titles Alongside her Games aspirations, Vonn is also aiming to increase the four World Cup titles she has won over a professional journey spanning 20 years. She presently enjoys a 69-point 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 March 21st, 2026.