🔗 Share this article The skiing legend Optimistic of Being 'in prime form' for the upcoming Winter Olympics The veteran skier underwent a artificial joint placed in her right knee throughout her hiatus from competitive skiing. Legendary skier Lindsey Vonn has declared she will be "perfectly prepared" for the upcoming Winter Olympics, following claiming a top-three finish for the fourth instance in her last five World Cup competitions. The veteran athlete, who achieved a milestone by becoming the most senior racer to win a downhill World Cup winner, finished third in the super-G in Val d'Isere on Sunday. This represented her 142nd career World Cup top-three result. Strong Return in the French Alps Returning to the French Alps resort for the first time in eight years, Vonn finished the course in a time of one minute 20.60 seconds. She was 0.36 seconds behind victor Sofia Goggia of Italy, with New Zealand's Alice Robinson securing the runner-up spot. "I was slightly lacking the right line on the initial jump," Vonn remarked. "From that point on, I skied well. I'm satisfied with my run today, unlike in the super-G in St Moritz, where I was not aggressive enough." This performance was her second top-three finish at Val d'Isere over the weekend, having also finished third in the downhill on Saturday. An Incredible Return from Retirement Vonn stepped away from competition in February 2019 due to persistent injuries. However, she staged a competitive comeback in December 2024 following a significant orthopedic procedure. With just over six weeks remaining until the 2026 Winter Games, which are scheduled for 6-22 February, Vonn's form are highly promising. She already possesses an Olympic gold and two Olympic bronze medals from previous Games and is strongly positioned to represent the United States at the next Olympics. "In Cortina, I will be where I need to be," Vonn affirmed. Chasing More Titles In addition to her Olympic ambitions, Vonn is also hoping to add to the four overall crystal globes she has secured over a career spanning 20 years. She currently holds a substantial lead at the top of the downhill World Cup rankings and is ranked fifth in the super-G World Cup table. This current World Cup campaign includes a total of nine races taking place before the season finals in Norway on 21 March 2026.