đź”— Share this article Lindsey Vonn Assured of Being 'perfectly positioned' for the upcoming Winter Olympics The veteran skier underwent a artificial joint placed in her right knee throughout her break from alpine racing. Alpine star Lindsey Vonn has declared she will be "in a good place" for the upcoming Winter Olympics, following earning a place on the rostrum for the fourth time in five World Cup races. The veteran athlete, who achieved a milestone 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 marked her 142nd career World Cup podium finish. Impressive Performance in the French Alps Competing at the French Alps resort for the first time in almost a decade, Vonn finished the course in a time of one minute 20.60 seconds. 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 enough direction on the first jump," Vonn remarked. "Subsequently, I performed strongly. I'm pleased with my run today, in contrast to in the super-G in St Moritz, where I was too conservative." This performance was her second top-three finish at Val d'Isere over the weekend, having also finished third in the downhill on Saturday. An Incredible Return from Injury Vonn stepped away from competition in February 2019 due to persistent injuries. However, she staged a competitive comeback in late 2024 after a major knee surgery. With 47 days 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 Olympic bronze medals in her collection and is firmly on track to represent the United States at the 2026 Games. "When we get to Cortina, I will be in a good place," the athlete confirmed. Chasing More Titles In addition to her Games aspirations, Vonn is also hoping to add to the four overall crystal globes she has secured 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 current World Cup campaign includes a nine more events scheduled before the season finals in Kvitfjell, Norway on March 21st, 2026.