Lindsey Vonn has arrived in Milan to celebrate the lighting ceremony for the Christmas tree marking the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. This event took place in Piazza Duomo, inviting athletes and fans to kick off the Olympic season.
Lindsey Vonn Participates in Milan Tradition
Alongside the Christmas tree lighting, Vonn also took part in a local tradition designed to bring good luck. Accompanied by her dog, Chance, she spun clockwise three times on a mosaic bull’s testicles located in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. This act is believed to inspire fortune ahead of her races.
World Cup Season Plans
The celebrated skier is preparing for her upcoming races, with the downhill events scheduled for December 12-13, 2025, at St. Moritz. This competition will also serve as a stepping stone to the 2026 Winter Games.
- Event: Downhill races at St. Moritz
- Dates: December 12-13, 2025
- Goal: Compete in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games
Resilience and Determination
At 41 years old, Vonn has overcome significant challenges, including injuries that led to her career’s initial halt in 2019. After a partial knee replacement surgery in 2024, she has made a remarkable return to skiing. Her return aims to secure podium finishes in the 2024-25 World Cup season, where she recently earned her first podium in seven years.
Looking Ahead to the Olympics
Vonn is optimistic about her chances in the upcoming Winter Games, marking her fifth Olympic appearance. As a decorated athlete, she is the third-most successful skier in history, following Mikaela Shiffrin and Ingemar Stenmark. Vonn first gained major recognition by winning downhill gold at the 2010 Olympics.
With determination and a clear focus on her performance, Vonn expresses excitement for the 2026 Milano Cortina Games, viewing them as her final event before retirement. She is set on leaving her mark on the sport as she gears up for her last Olympic challenge.
