Lindsey Vonn made headlines once again by securing a remarkable victory in the World Cup ski race at 41 years old. This momentous occasion took place in San Moritz, where Vonn established herself as the oldest skier ever to win a World Cup race.
Lindsey Vonn’s Historic Win
After five years away from competitive skiing, Vonn dominated the women’s downhill category. She won by a significant margin, finishing her run 0.98 seconds ahead of Austria’s Magdalena Egger. This victory marks Vonn’s first downhill win in nearly eight years and her first since returning from retirement following a serious knee surgery involving titanium implants.
A Comeback Story
This victory positions Vonn as a strong contender for the upcoming Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. It’s a significant moment as Vonn previously won her lone Olympic gold medal in downhill skiing at the Vancouver Games in 2010.
- Date of Victory: Recent race in San Moritz
- Age of Vonn: 41 years old
- Previous Race Win: Last downhill victory in March 2018
- Total Career World Cup Wins: 83
- Downhill Wins: 44
- Time of Victory: Lead by 1.16 seconds
After her race, Vonn expressed her elation, stating, “It was an amazing day, I couldn’t be happier, pretty emotional.” She acknowledged her anticipation for the Olympic season ahead, emphasizing, “Obviously my goal is Cortina.”
Future Competitions
Vonn plans to compete in another downhill event on Saturday, followed by a Super-G event on Sunday. Despite her historic victory, she believes there is still potential for improvement. “I still didn’t ski the best I could have on the compression on the bottom,” she noted.
With this win, Lindsey Vonn has set a precedent as the oldest winner of a World Cup race, surpassing the previous record held by Didier Cuche, who was 37 at his last win in 2012, and Federica Brignone, who was 34 during her victory last season. The skiing world is keenly watching her journey as she continues to defy odds in her extraordinary comeback.
