At 40, Lindsey Vonn Aces History: Oldest Skier in a World Cup Podium
Breaking Records: Lindsey Vonn's Awe-Inspiring Achievements Continue to Soar
Hear the wild yelps and cheers? That's skiing sensation Lindsey Vonn, back on the podium like a boss after a heart-pounding Super-G race at the Audi FIS Ski World Cup finals in Sun Valley, Idaho[1][3]. On this monumental day, she's making history - once again - as the oldest female Alpine skier to snag a podium spot in a World Cup competition.
Vonn, beaming from ear to ear, could barely contain her excitement, choking out "yes", "yes", "yes", before folding into a heap in the snow, her emotions finally getting the better of her. Though she managed to dry her tears and snag a celebratory sip from her plastic cup (probably non-alcoholic, likely US rules) before delivering a heartfelt speech: "This day means everything to me," she bellowed[2].
It's no wonder; this podium finish marks not just a personal victory but an historical one, too. At the ripe age of 40 years, five months, and five days, Vonn knocked 34-year-old Alexandra Meissnitzer of Austria off her perch as the oldest skier to reach the podium[2]. And this second-place finish is more than just a number; it's a comeback story we can't quit, after a five-and-a-half-year break and a partially restored right knee.
"People said I couldn't do it, I was too old, I wasn't good enough," Vonn admitted, reminiscing about her "ups and downs" during a "hard season." But she's finally proven them all wrong[2]. "I've proven them all wrong."
But let's not be too hasty to celebrate - this thrilling chapter in Vonn's skiing story is far from over. "I know I can ski at this level," she claimed, hinting at even better performances to come. And her sights are set on a lofty goal: The 2026 Olympics, on a course where she's already won twelve times[2].
Vonn assures us: After that, it's lights out for good. Her athletic journey will come to a definitive end.
Sources:[1] npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2022/03/21/1089615006/lindsey-vonn-second-place-world-cup-skiing-sun-valley-idaho[2] ntv.de, sue/sid[3] debut-infosport.com/lindsey-vonn-make-podium-after-five-and-a-half-years-in-sun-valley/1692204/
I'm not going to be able to contain my excitement after achieving such a historic milestone, but even I can't ski at this level forever. Lindsey Vonn, despite being 40, has proven the skeptics wrong by claiming the second position in the alpine World Cup, breaking the record held by Alexandra Meissnitzer of Austria. However, after the 2026 Olympics, Vonn has assured us that her athletic journey will come to an end.
