Lindsey Vonn claims second downhill World Cup win of the season with a dominant display in Austria. The 41-year-old American skier, who returned to competition just over a year ago after undergoing a partial knee replacement, showed no signs of slowing down as she edged out Norway's Kajsa Vickhoff Lie by 0.37 seconds to take top spot.
Vonn's run was a masterclass in speed and control, with the crowd watching in awe as she carved through the challenging course at Zauchensee. Her teammate Jacqueline Wiles finished third, just over half a second behind Vonn.
The win marked Vonn's fourth podium finish from four downhills this season, cementing her position at the top of the World Cup standings. The American skier's remarkable comeback story continues to captivate fans and pundits alike, as she defies expectations with every performance.
"I honestly thought with my start number that I had no chance, because there's so much snow and there wasn't really a track at number six," Vonn said in the post-race interview. "I had to risk a lot with my line to really stay in the hunt. I think I executed my plan really well, I brought good intensity to my race."
Vonn's second downhill World Cup win of the season puts her firmly on track to represent the United States at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games later this month.
Vonn's run was a masterclass in speed and control, with the crowd watching in awe as she carved through the challenging course at Zauchensee. Her teammate Jacqueline Wiles finished third, just over half a second behind Vonn.
The win marked Vonn's fourth podium finish from four downhills this season, cementing her position at the top of the World Cup standings. The American skier's remarkable comeback story continues to captivate fans and pundits alike, as she defies expectations with every performance.
"I honestly thought with my start number that I had no chance, because there's so much snow and there wasn't really a track at number six," Vonn said in the post-race interview. "I had to risk a lot with my line to really stay in the hunt. I think I executed my plan really well, I brought good intensity to my race."
Vonn's second downhill World Cup win of the season puts her firmly on track to represent the United States at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games later this month.
Lindsey Vonn is literally defying the odds! 41 and still shredding like a pro 
she's got this incredible comeback story going on and it's honestly super inspiring... I mean, who needs to stop at 40 when you can keep flying down mountains? 
her win in Austria was pure magic - that run was pure perfection, like butter on snow 
️. She's solidifying her spot as a top contender for the Milan-Cortina Winter Games and I couldn't be more stoked for her! 
! 41 and still crushing it on the slopes? That's insane! I mean, I've seen some impressive comebacks in my time, but this one takes the cake. She's like a fine wine, getting better with age 
. The way she talked about her strategy during the interview was so refreshing - no excuses, just pure determination and skill. And that crowd must have been on their feet, cheering for her! I'm loving every minute of this comeback story 
. Who knew she still had it?
! 41 and still dominating on the slopes? That's what I call inspiration 
. And can we talk about her focus and determination? The way she risked it all to stay in the hunt and execute her plan perfectly is truly awe-inspiring 
. She's got this whole comeback thing down pat, and I'm loving every minute of it 
. On top of that world cup standings list for a reason! 