Lindsey Vonn: World Cup Medal & Comeback at 38
Lindsey Vonn, at 40, stunned the world by securing a silver medal in the super-G at the World Cup finals, showcasing her incredible comeback and determination. This remarkable achievement, her first podium finish since 2018, makes her the oldest woman ever to medal in a World Cup race. Vonn’s sights are firmly set on the 2026 Winter Olympics, fueled by her recent knee surgery and unwavering spirit. News Directory 3 is proud to share this inspiring story of athletic resilience. Explore how Vonn is preparing for the next chapter of her legendary career and her quest for Olympic glory. Discover what’s next …
Lindsey Vonn Secures Silver, eyes 2026 olympics Return
Updated June 02, 2025
Lindsey Vonn, in a remarkable comeback, captured silver in the super-G at the World Cup Finals in Sun Valley, Idaho.This podium finish, her first since March 2018, marks a significant milestone as she becomes the oldest woman, at 40, to ever medal in a World Cup race.Vonn’s performance underscores her determination to compete at the highest level in ski racing.
After retiring due to injuries in 2019, Vonn underwent partial knee replacement surgery. Her return to World Cup competition is driven by a desire to conclude her storied career on her own terms,with the 2026 Winter Olympics in Northern Italy as her ultimate goal. Following a fourth-place finish in St. Anton, Austria, Vonn’s 138th career podium validates her decision to pursue a spot at Milan-Cortina next year. This achievement highlights her enduring skill and competitive spirit in the world of alpine skiing.
“This is the level that I know I can ski, and I know I can even do better than that,” Vonn said to NBC Sports. “It’s been a rough season of people saying that I can’t,that I’m too old,that I’m not good enough anymore.I think I proved everyone wrong.”
Vonn acknowledged the challenges of her journey back to the top. “It’s been a long road. I’m doing this because I love it,but that doesn’t mean it’s been easy. It’s been really hard,” Vonn said. “This year has just been really up and down, and it’s been hard to stay positive sometiems — especially because people are telling me that I should just quit, again — but today was just, it meant everything to me.”
Vonn expressed her excitement for the future. “This is the road now to Cortina next year. and it’s begun, I’m positive, I’m happy.This is why I’m hear: So I can ski in front of my home crowd, my family, and do my country proud,” she said.
As Lindsey vonn prepares for the next 11 months, she aims to cap off a career that has solidified her place among the best skiers in history. Her accomplishments include 82 World Cup wins, trailing onyl Mikaela Shiffrin (100) and Ingemar stenmark (86), and three Olympic medals, including gold at the 2010 Vancouver Games. Her journey continues to inspire fans worldwide.
Separately, Federica Brignone of Italy dominated the weekend in Sun Valley, securing the overall championship for this season’s women’s World cup after downhill races were canceled due to strong winds. Brignone’s consistent performance throughout the season earned her the coveted title.
What’s next
Lindsey Vonn will focus on training and preparation for the upcoming season, with her sights set on the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. She aims to continue improving her performance and compete for more podium finishes on the World cup circuit.