🔗 Share this article Lindsey Vonn Assured of Being 'perfectly positioned' for the upcoming Winter Olympics Lindsey Vonn had a titanium prosthesis installed in her right knee during her hiatus from alpine racing. Alpine star Lindsey Vonn asserts she will be "in a good place" for the upcoming Winter Olympics, on the back of earning a podium spot for the fourth time in five World Cup competitions. The 41-year-old, 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 top-three result. Impressive Performance 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 1:20.60. 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 the right line on the initial jump," Vonn remarked. "Subsequently, I skied well. I'm pleased 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 over the weekend, having also finished third in the downhill race on Saturday. An Incredible Return from Injury Vonn ended her career in early 2019 because of ongoing knee problems. However, she returned to racing in December 2024 following a partial knee replacement. With just over six weeks remaining until the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, which are scheduled for February 6th to the 22nd, Vonn's performances are timely. She already possesses one gold and two bronze medals in her collection and is firmly on track to compete for the United States at the 2026 Games. "At the Olympics, I will be fully ready," Vonn affirmed. Aiming for Further Glory Alongside her Olympic ambitions, Vonn is also aiming to increase the four overall crystal globes she has accumulated over a career spanning two decades. She presently enjoys a substantial lead at the summit of the downhill World Cup rankings and is ranked fifth in the overall super-G standings. This season's World Cup circuit features a total of nine races scheduled before the season finals in Norway on 21 March 2026.