🔗 Share this article The skiing legend Confident of Being 'in a good place' for Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics Lindsey Vonn had a surgical implant placed in her right knee during her break from competitive skiing. Alpine star Lindsey Vonn has declared she will be "in a good place" for the upcoming Winter Olympics, after securing a podium spot for the fourth instance in her last five World Cup events. The 41-year-old, who achieved a milestone by becoming the most senior racer to win a downhill World Cup winner, took the bronze position in the super giant slalom in Val d'Isere on Sunday. This was her one hundred and forty-second career World Cup top-three result. Impressive Performance in Val d'Isere Returning to the French Alps resort for the first time in almost a decade, Vonn crossed the line in a time of 1:20.60. She was 0.36 seconds behind victor Sofia Goggia of Italy, with New Zealand's Alice Robinson securing second place. "I didn't quite have the right line on the first jump," the skier commented. "From that point on, I performed strongly. I'm satisfied with my skiing today, unlike in the super-G in St Moritz, where I was too conservative." This performance was her second podium at Val d'Isere during the event, having also finished third in the downhill on Saturday. A Remarkable Comeback from Retirement Vonn ended her career in early 2019 as a result of persistent injuries. However, she made a stunning return in December 2024 following a partial knee replacement. With 47 days remaining until the 2026 Winter Games, which are set to run from February 6th to the 22nd, Vonn's form are highly promising. She boasts one gold and two Olympic bronze medals from previous Games and is firmly on track to compete for the United States at the next Olympics. "At the Olympics, I will be in a good place," the athlete confirmed. Aiming for Further Glory In addition to her Olympic ambitions, Vonn is also hoping to add to the four overall crystal globes she has won over a career spanning two decades. She presently enjoys a 69-point lead at the top 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 nine more events taking place before the season finals in Norway on 21 March 2026.