Lindsey Vonn Becomes Oldest Woman to Podium in World Cup Skiing at Age 40

Her second-place finish in the super-G at the Sun Valley Finals marks a historic milestone and an emotional farewell on U.S. soil.

Lindsey Vonn, 40, finished second in the women’s super-G at the Stifel Sun Valley Finals, setting a record as the oldest woman to achieve a World Cup podium.
This marks Vonn's 138th career World Cup podium and her likely final race on U.S. soil, celebrated by fans and peers alike.
Vonn returned to competitive skiing in December 2024 after retiring in 2019 and undergoing a knee replacement, defying critics of her age and ability.
Swiss skier Lara Gut-Behrami won the super-G, finishing 1.29 seconds ahead of Vonn, with Italy’s Federica Brignone placing third.
The U.S. Ski Team demonstrated depth with strong performances, including Lauren Macuga’s sixth-place finish in the women’s super-G and Ryan Cochran-Siegle’s seventh-place finish in the men’s event.