Lindsey Vonn inspires with comeback: fourth in the Super-G in St. Anton!

Lindsey Vonn inspires with comeback: fourth in the Super-G in St. Anton!

An unforgettable day for the US ski stars in the Super-G in St. Anton! Lindsey Vonn brought cheers and emotions as the 40-year-old reached fourth place with a brilliant run. After a disappointing 24th place in the Comeback Super-G before Christmas in St. Moritz and a sixth place in St. Anton, Vonn made it clear that at 40 years old and with an artificial knee, she is far from being written off. "There are so many people who talk nonsense about me. No matter whether I win or come last, it will never stop," she said resolutely in an interview with ORF. Vonn emphasized that she is not impressed by the critics, but rather trusts in her own abilities. "I'm back!" was her confident conclusion. Next weekend she will compete in downhill and super-G in Cortina d’Ampezzo, where she will fight for Olympic gold in 2026.

The rise of talent

Lauren Macuga prevailed in the Super-G race and celebrated her first World Cup victory. The 22-year-old American, who already attracted attention with a fourth place in Beaver Creek at the end of last year, surpassed herself and crossed the finish line with a strong performance. Macuga achieved a time almost seven tenths faster than her pursuer and left the competition behind. Bright-eyed and full of joy, she announced, "I can't believe it. It's so exciting! I've dreamed of this for as long as I can remember." In an exciting race, the leads changed quickly and the atmosphere among the spectators was electric when the local favorite Stephanie Venier also knew how to shine and was initially in the lead. Despite her challenges, such as a mistake at Beaver Creek and St. Moritz, Macuga proved she has the potential for a podium finish. Meanwhile, Vonn showed with her fourth place that she is well on her way back to her former strength olympics.com reported.