The skiing legend Confident of Being 'in a good place' for the upcoming Winter Olympics

American skiing icon Lindsey Vonn states she will be "in a good place" for the Milan-Cortina Olympics, on the back of claiming a podium spot for the fourth time in five World Cup competitions.

The veteran athlete, who last week set a record 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 marked her one hundred and forty-second career World Cup top-three result.

Strong Return in the French Alps

Racing in 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 winner Sofia Goggia of Italy, with New Zealand's Alice Robinson securing the runner-up spot.

"I didn't quite have the right line on the first jump," the skier commented. "From that point on, I performed strongly. I'm happy with my performance today, unlike in the super-G in St Moritz, where I was too conservative."

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

An Incredible Return from Injury

Vonn ended her career in early 2019 due to ongoing knee problems. However, she returned to racing in December 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 already possesses one gold and two bronze medals in her collection and is strongly positioned to compete for the United States at the 2026 Games.

"In Cortina, I will be fully ready," Vonn affirmed.

Chasing More Titles

Alongside her Games aspirations, Vonn is also aiming to increase the four overall crystal globes she has secured over a career spanning 20 years.

She currently holds a 69-point lead at the top of the downhill World Cup rankings and is sitting in fifth place in the super-G World Cup table.

This season's World Cup circuit includes a nine more events scheduled before the circuit finale in Norway on 21 March 2026.