🔗 Share this article The American champion Optimistic of Being 'in a good place' for Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics Vonn had a artificial joint fitted to her right knee throughout her hiatus from competitive skiing. American skiing icon Lindsey Vonn has declared she will be "perfectly prepared" for the Milan-Cortina Olympics, following claiming a podium spot for the fourth time in her last five World Cup events. The 41-year-old, who last week set a record by becoming the most senior racer to win a downhill World Cup winner, took the bronze position in the super-G in Val d'Isere on Sunday. This was her one hundred and forty-second career World Cup podium finish. Strong Return in the French Alps Racing in the French Alps resort for the first time in almost a decade, Vonn finished the course 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 the runner-up spot. "I was slightly lacking the right line on the initial jump," Vonn said. "From that point on, I skied well. I'm pleased with my run today, in contrast to in the super-G in St Moritz, where I was overly cautious." This result was her second top-three finish at Val d'Isere during the event, having also taken third in the downhill on Saturday. An Incredible Return from Injury Vonn stepped away from competition in early 2019 as a result of persistent injuries. However, she staged a competitive comeback in December 2024 after a major knee surgery. With just over six weeks remaining until the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, which are scheduled for 6-22 February, Vonn's performances are timely. She already possesses an Olympic gold and two bronze medals in her collection and is firmly on track to compete for the United States at the next Olympics. "At the Olympics, I will be in a good place," the athlete confirmed. Chasing More Titles In addition to her Olympic ambitions, Vonn is also aiming to increase the four World Cup titles she has won over a professional journey spanning 20 years. She currently holds a 69-point lead at the summit of the overall downhill standings and is ranked fifth in the overall super-G standings. This season's World Cup circuit includes a total of nine races scheduled before the circuit finale in Norway on 21 March 2026.