🔗 Share this article The American champion Assured of Being 'in a good place' for the upcoming Winter Olympics Vonn underwent a artificial joint installed in her right knee during her break from alpine racing. American skiing icon Lindsey Vonn has declared she will be "in an excellent position" for the Milan-Cortina Olympics, on the back of claiming a podium spot for the fourth time in her last five World Cup races. The veteran athlete, who achieved a milestone by becoming the oldest downhill World Cup winner, took the bronze position in the super giant slalom 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 Competing at the French Alps resort for the first time in eight years, Vonn crossed the line in a time of 1:20.60. She was 0.36 seconds behind winner Sofia Goggia of Italy, with New Zealand's Alice Robinson securing second place. "I didn't quite have enough direction on the initial jump," the skier commented. "Subsequently, I skied well. I'm satisfied with my run today, unlike in the super-G in St Moritz, where I was too conservative." This performance was her second top-three finish at Val d'Isere during the event, having also finished third in the downhill on Saturday. A Remarkable Comeback from Injury Vonn ended her career in early 2019 as a result of ongoing knee problems. However, she returned to racing in late 2024 following a significant orthopedic procedure. With just over six weeks remaining until the 2026 Winter Games, which are scheduled for February 6th to the 22nd, Vonn's form are highly promising. She has one gold and two bronze medals from previous Games and is firmly on track to compete for the United States at the 2026 Games. "At the Olympics, I will be where I need to be," the athlete confirmed. Aiming for Further Glory Alongside her Olympic ambitions, Vonn is also hoping to add to the four World Cup titles she has secured over a professional journey spanning two decades. She currently holds a 69-point lead at the summit of the downhill World Cup rankings and is ranked fifth in the super-G World Cup table. This current World Cup circuit includes a nine more events taking place before the circuit finale in Kvitfjell, Norway on 21 March 2026.