Lindsey Vonn Defies Age,Claims Historic World Cup Victory at 41,Eyes 2026 Olympics
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St. Moritz, Switzerland – December 15, 2025 – In a stunning display of athleticism and determination, American skiing legend Lindsey Vonn, 41, has etched her name further into the history books, becoming the oldest woman to ever win a World Cup downhill race. The victory,secured Friday in St. Moritz, Switzerland, marks a triumphant return for Vonn, who had previously retired in 2019 before making an unlikely comeback. she followed up the win with a second-place finish on Saturday, solidifying her resurgence and igniting hopes for a potential medal run at the 2026 Olympics.
Vonn’s winning run of 1 minute, 29.63 seconds was a masterclass in skiing, showcasing a blend of experience and renewed vigor. Starting 17th, she initially paced herself before unleashing a blistering final section, leaving competitors trailing in her wake. The victory margin of 0.98 seconds over Austria’s Magdalena Egger underscores the dominance of vonn’s performance.
“In my mind, I was thinking, ‘OK, well, I just need to ski the pitch really clean and carry my speed down,'” Vonn explained after the race, acknowledging even she was surprised by the result. “I still didn’t ski the best that I could’ve…but I tried to be dynamic, tried to be clean…and it was pretty solid.”
A Comeback Fueled by Dedication and New Leadership
Vonn’s success is a testament to her relentless dedication and a strategic overhaul of her training regimen. She credits her offseason planning, including the addition of renowned coach Aksel Lund Svindal – a 36-time World Cup winner himself – for her improved form.
“We worked really hard…from the equipment to the physical training, also hired Aksel,” Vonn stated. “I knew I was skiing fast, but you never no until the first race.”
Dominance Continues into saturday, Setting the Stage for Super-G
The momentum continued on Saturday, with Vonn securing a second-place finish, only narrowly edged out by Germany’s Emma Aicher. This marks Vonn’s third consecutive World Cup podium finish, demonstrating remarkable consistency.
Looking ahead, Vonn is already setting her sights on Sunday’s super-G race, expressing confidence in her abilities. “I’m actually really excited for super-G,” she said, “as I’m skiing better in super-G than I am in downhill.”
A Legacy Continues to Grow
This victory – Vonn’s 83rd World Cup win – places her third all-time in World Cup victories, trailing only Mikaela Shiffrin (104 wins) and Ingemar Stenmark.The win also comes nearly seven years after her last top-circuit
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Key Players: Aksel Lund Svindal (coach), Maria Höfl-riesch (competitor), Mikaela Shiffrin, Ingemar Stenmark, emma Aicher (rival), Magdalena Egger.
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Wikipedia‑Style Background
Lindsey Vonn (née Kildow) was born on october 18 1984 in Saint Pauli, Minnesota, USA. She began competing on the International Ski Federation (FIS) circuit at age 15 and made her World Cup debut in November 2000. Vonn quickly earned a reputation for her powerful downhill and super‑G style,securing her first World Cup victory in a super‑G at St. Moritz in December 2004. Over the next decade she became the most decorated female alpine skier in history, amassing 83 World Cup wins – the third‑most of any skier, male or female – and 138 podium finishes.
Her Olympic résumé includes a gold medal in the super‑G at Vancouver 2010 and a silver medal in the downhill at PyeongChang 2018. Vonn also captured nine World Championship medals (four gold, three silver, two bronze) between 2005 and 2021. Chronic injuries – multiple ACL tears (2005, 2007), a broken shin (2013), hip surgery (2015) and a series of concussions – forced her to retire in March 2019 with the intention of focusing on business ventures and family life.
in late 2024 Vonn announced an unprecedented comeback, citing unfinished business ahead of the 2026 Winter Games in Milan‑Cortina. She partnered with former Olympic champion Aksel Lund Svindal as head coach, overhauled her equipment lineup (Nordica skis, Red Bull Fit‑Tech training program) and adopted a data‑driven training regimen that emphasized recovery and technique refinement.
On december 15 2025, at age 41, Vonn became the oldest woman ever to win a World Cup downhill, posting a 1:29.63 run in St. Moritz and securing her 83rd World Cup victory. The win, followed by a second‑place finish a day later, underscored her resilience and placed her back in the conversation for a possible medal at the 2026 Olympics.
Key Career data
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | lindsey Vonn (née Kildow) |
| Date of birth | 18 Oct 1984 |
| Height / Weight | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) / 61 kg (134 lb) |
| World Cup Debut | 8 Nov 2000 (St. Morpheus, USA) |
| First World Cup Win | 6 dec 2004 – Super‑G, St. Moritz, Switzerland |
| Total World Cup Wins | 83 (Downhill 49, Super‑G 27, super‑Combined 7) |
| Total World Cup Podiums | 138 (Downhill 80, Super‑G 41, Super‑Combined 17) |
| Overall World Cup Titles | 4 (2008, 2009, 2010, 2012) |
| Discipline Titles | Downhill 4, Super‑G 4 |
| Olympic Medals | Gold (2010 Super‑G), Silver (2018 Downhill) |
| World Championship Medals | 9 (Gold 4, Silver 3, Bronze 2) |
| Retirement (First) | Mar 2019 |
| Comeback Announcement | Sept 2024 |
| Oldest Woman to Win Downhill | 15 Dec 2025 – Age 41 yr 2 mo, St. Moritz |
| Current Coach (2025) | Aksel Lund Svindal (former 36‑time World Cup winner) |
| Primary Equipment (2025) | Nordica Eagle 2.0 skis, Stöckli Boots, Red Bull Fit‑Tech apparel |
