Lindsey Vonn: Back at the top of skiing at the age of 40!

Lindsey Vonn: Back at the top of skiing at the age of 40!

Lindsey Vonn, the legendary ski racer, has once again made headlines with her impressive comeback in the Ski World Cup. On January 12, 2025, after a break of almost six years, the 40-year-old finished sixth in the downhill in St. Anton, Austria, and took fourth place in the Super-G the following day. These achievements are particularly notable as Vonn is the oldest competitor to finish in the top four of a World Cup race laola1.at reports.

In St. Anton, Vonn proved that despite her age and an artificial knee joint prosthesis, she can still be among the best in the world. She criticized common stereotypes about women in sport and outlined that returning to such challenging competitions was a personal decision. At the same time, her teammate Lauren Macuga celebrated her first World Cup victory in the Super-G with a top time of 1:17.51, underlining the American team's potential The New York Times reports.

Vonn not only aims for further success, but also has clear ambitions for the 2026 Olympic Games in Cortina d’Ampezzo. With her recent results, including placings of 14th, 6th and 4th in just two World Cup events, she strengthens her chances of qualifying for the Olympics again. After temporarily ending her career due to injuries in 2019, her comeback is not only a return to her old competitive heights, but also an inspiration to athletes in all sports.