Lindsey Vonn Becomes Oldest Woman to Podium at World Cup Finals

The 40-year-old skiing legend secured second place in the super-G at Sun Valley, marking her first podium since her comeback and setting her sights on the 2026 Olympics.

Lindsey Vonn, at age 40, finished second in the super-G at the Audi FIS Ski World Cup Finals in Sun Valley, Idaho, becoming the oldest woman to podium in a World Cup event.
This historic result marked Vonn's first podium since her return to competitive skiing in late 2024 following a six-year retirement and partial knee replacement surgery.
Vonn finished 1.29 seconds behind Swiss skier Lara Gut-Behrami, who won the event and claimed the super-G season title.
The achievement capped a challenging comeback season for Vonn, who faced inconsistent results, equipment adjustments, and public skepticism about her age and ability.
Vonn expressed optimism about her performance and reaffirmed her goal of competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, her potential fifth Olympic appearance.