Lindsey Vonn has secured her fourth podium finish in just five World Cup races, marking a sensational return to elite alpine skiing. The 41-year-old American star clinched third place in Sunday's super-G event in Val d'Isere, France, replicating her result from Saturday's downhill on the same slopes.
A Remarkable Comeback Streak
This latest result solidifies an extraordinary hot streak for the former Olympic champion. Vonn has now stood on the podium in four of her last five World Cup outings. Her impressive run began last weekend in St Moritz, where she won the first of two downhills and finished second in the subsequent race.
In the Val d'Isere super-G, Italy's Sofia Goggia took the victory, with New Zealand's Alice Robinson splitting the two legendary downhill champions to claim second place. Vonn, who reached a top speed of 115kph (71mph) during her run, finished 0.36 seconds behind Goggia, attributing the gap to not finding the perfect racing line.
Building Momentum for Milan-Cortina
Vonn's return to the World Cup circuit this season forms a crucial part of her build-up to the Milan-Cortina Olympics in February 2026. Having retired from professional skiing five years ago, her decision to target next year's Winter Games has already positioned her as one of the favourites for Olympic glory.
This podium represents the 142nd top-three finish of Vonn's illustrious career. For winner Goggia, it was a 27th World Cup victory and her eighth in the super-G discipline, bouncing back from two third-place finishes in St Moritz. Robinson, aged 24, continues her strong season with this podium adding to her two wins, including a super-G victory in St Moritz.
The skiing world now watches with anticipation as Vonn's stunning comeback narrative continues to unfold, adding a compelling chapter to an already legendary career as the Olympic season approaches.
