đź”— Share this article The skiing legend Confident of Being 'in a good place' for Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics The veteran skier underwent a surgical implant placed in her right knee during her time away from alpine racing. Legendary skier Lindsey Vonn states she will be "perfectly prepared" for the Milan-Cortina Olympics, on the back of securing a place on the rostrum for the fourth time in five World Cup competitions. The veteran athlete, who recently made history by becoming the most senior racer to win a downhill World Cup winner, came in third place in the super giant slalom in Val d'Isere on Sunday. This marked her one hundred and forty-second career World Cup podium finish. Strong Return in Val d'Isere Racing in the iconic venue for the first occasion in almost a decade, Vonn finished the course in a time of 1:20.60. She was just over a third of a second behind victor Sofia Goggia of Italy, with New Zealand's Alice Robinson taking the runner-up spot. "I didn't quite have the right line on the initial jump," Vonn said. "From that point on, I skied well. I'm pleased with my performance today, unlike in the super-G in St Moritz, where I was overly cautious." This performance was her second top-three finish at Val d'Isere over the weekend, having also claimed bronze in the downhill race on Saturday. A Remarkable Comeback from Retirement Vonn officially retired in February 2019 due to persistent injuries. However, she made a stunning return in December 2024 following a partial knee replacement. With just over six weeks remaining until the 2026 Winter Games, which are set to run from February 6th to the 22nd, Vonn's form are timely. She boasts one gold and two Olympic bronze medals from previous Games and is firmly on track to represent the United States at the next Olympics. "At the Olympics, I will be where I need to be," Vonn affirmed. Chasing More Titles Alongside her Olympic ambitions, Vonn is also hoping to add to the four overall crystal globes she has won over a career spanning 20 years. She presently enjoys a 69-point lead at the summit of the downhill World Cup rankings and is sitting in fifth place in the overall super-G standings. This current World Cup campaign features a total of nine races taking place before the season finals in Kvitfjell, Norway on 21 March 2026.