🔗 Share this article The American champion Confident of Being 'in prime form' for the upcoming Winter Olympics Vonn had a artificial joint placed in her right knee during her break from competitive skiing. Legendary skier Lindsey Vonn states she will be "in a good place" for the upcoming Winter Olympics, following earning a podium spot for the fourth time in her last five World Cup races. The 41-year-old, who last week set a record 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 marked 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 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 taking the runner-up spot. "I didn't quite have enough direction on the initial jump," Vonn remarked. "After that, I performed strongly. I'm satisfied with my skiing today, in contrast to in the super-G in St Moritz, where I was too conservative." This result was her second podium at Val d'Isere during the event, having also claimed bronze in the downhill on Saturday. An Incredible Return from Retirement Vonn ended her career in early 2019 due to persistent injuries. However, she made a stunning return in late 2024 after 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 timely. She has an Olympic gold and two bronze medals from previous Games and is strongly positioned to compete for the United States at the 2026 Games. "In Cortina, I will be where I need to be," the athlete confirmed. Chasing More Titles In addition to her Games aspirations, Vonn is also aiming to increase the four World Cup titles she has accumulated over a career spanning two decades. She presently enjoys a 69-point lead at the summit of the downhill World Cup rankings and is ranked fifth in the overall super-G standings. This season's World Cup circuit features a total of nine races scheduled before the season finals in Norway on 21 March 2026.