🔗 Share this article The skiing legend Confident of Being 'in a good place' for the upcoming Winter Olympics Lindsey Vonn had a artificial joint fitted to her right knee during her time away from the sport. Legendary skier Lindsey Vonn asserts she will be "in a good place" for the Milan-Cortina Olympics, on the back of securing a podium spot for the fourth time in five World Cup events. The 41-year-old, who achieved a milestone by becoming the oldest downhill World Cup winner, came in third place in the super giant slalom in Val d'Isere on Sunday. This marked her one hundred and forty-second career World Cup top-three result. Strong Return in Val d'Isere Competing at the French Alps resort 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 taking second place. "I didn't quite have the right line on the first jump," Vonn said. "From that point on, I skied well. I'm pleased with my skiing today, unlike 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 during the event, having also claimed bronze in the downhill on Saturday. An Incredible Return from Injury Vonn officially retired in early 2019 due to ongoing knee problems. However, she made a stunning return in late 2024 after a significant orthopedic procedure. With less than two months remaining until the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, which are scheduled for 6-22 February, Vonn's performances are highly promising. She already possesses an Olympic gold and two Olympic bronze medals from previous Games and is firmly on track to represent the United States at the next Olympics. "In Cortina, I will be where I need to be," the athlete confirmed. Aiming for Further Glory 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 substantial lead at the summit of the downhill World Cup rankings and is sitting in fifth place in the super-G World Cup table. This season's World Cup campaign includes a total of nine races scheduled before the season finals in Norway on 21 March 2026.