🔗 Share this article Lindsey Vonn Confident of Being 'in a good place' for the upcoming Winter Olympics Vonn underwent a titanium prosthesis placed in her right knee throughout her hiatus from competitive skiing. Alpine star Lindsey Vonn has declared she will be "in a good place" for the upcoming Winter Olympics, following claiming a podium spot for the fourth instance in her last five World Cup competitions. The veteran athlete, who achieved a milestone by becoming the oldest downhill World Cup winner, took the bronze position in the super-G in Val d'Isere on Sunday. This marked her 142nd career World Cup top-three result. Impressive Performance in Val d'Isere Returning to the iconic venue for the first occasion in eight years, Vonn finished the course 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 was slightly lacking the right line on the first jump," Vonn remarked. "From that point on, I performed strongly. I'm satisfied with my skiing today, in contrast to in the super-G in St Moritz, where I was too conservative." This result was her second top-three finish at Val d'Isere over the weekend, having also claimed bronze in the downhill race on Saturday. A Remarkable Comeback from Injury Vonn officially retired in early 2019 as a result of persistent injuries. However, she staged a competitive comeback in late 2024 after a partial knee replacement. With just over six weeks remaining until the 2026 Winter Games, which are scheduled for 6-22 February, Vonn's form are highly promising. 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 2026 Games. "When we get to Cortina, I will be in a good place," Vonn affirmed. Chasing More Titles Alongside her Olympic ambitions, Vonn is also aiming to increase the four overall crystal globes she has secured over a professional journey spanning 20 years. She currently holds a 69-point lead at the top of the overall downhill standings and is ranked fifth in the super-G World Cup table. This current World Cup circuit includes a nine more events scheduled before the circuit finale in Kvitfjell, Norway on March 21st, 2026.