Lindsey Vonn extends her remarkable comeback in the downhill ski World Cup with a second title of the season, winning by 0.37 seconds from Norway's Kajsa Vickhoff Lie in Zauchensee, Austria. The 41-year-old American, who made her competitive return to skiing after a partial knee replacement, is now on track to represent the United States at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games.
Vonn, the oldest skiing downhill World Cup winner this season, expressed her surprise at not having a chance with her start number and had to take risks with her line to stay in the hunt. Despite initial doubts, she executed her plan well and brought good intensity to her race. Vonn now has 84 career World Cup wins across all disciplines.
In fourth place, American Jacqueline Wiles finished behind Vonn by 0.48 seconds. This victory marks Vonn's fourth podium from four downhills this season, increasing her lead in the World Cup standings.
Vonn, the oldest skiing downhill World Cup winner this season, expressed her surprise at not having a chance with her start number and had to take risks with her line to stay in the hunt. Despite initial doubts, she executed her plan well and brought good intensity to her race. Vonn now has 84 career World Cup wins across all disciplines.
In fourth place, American Jacqueline Wiles finished behind Vonn by 0.48 seconds. This victory marks Vonn's fourth podium from four downhills this season, increasing her lead in the World Cup standings.
Lindsey Vonn is on fire 
! I'm so stoked for her, she's still killing it at 41 
! That partial knee replacement must've been a major surgery 
, but she's back and better than ever 
! Kajsa Vickhoff Lie is giving her some stiff competition though 
. Can't wait to see her on the slopes in Milan-Cortina 
! American pride 
is high right now 
!
I'm so stoked for Lindsey Vonn! I mean, she's literally defying all odds at her age and it's insane to think that a 41-year-old is still killing it on the slopes 
. The fact that she had to take risks with her line just to stay in the hunt shows how much of a competitor she is - I love that about her! And 84 career World Cup wins? Mind blown, tbh. She's definitely giving those young guns a run for their money this season 
! No one thought she'd be able to dominate the downhill ski World Cup at 41, but here she is, breaking records and redefining what it means to be an elite athlete. It's like she's showing the world that age is just a number, kinda like how Biden is trying to prove that he's still got game for his second term 
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That's what I call dedication and talent! Her comeback story is so inspiring, especially after that partial knee replacement - who needs a vacation when you can be racing on the slopes? 
. Can't wait to see what she does next - will we be seeing more of her on the slopes? 
! I mean, can you believe she's still competing at 41 and dominating like that? It's like she's back on the slopes for good 
. Remember when she was still a teenager and winning World Cups left and right? Now, she's got the experience and know-how to outsmart those young guns 
. And yeah, I'm sure it wasn't easy after that knee replacement surgery – but girl's gotta do what girl's gotta do 
. Now, let's see if she can bring home that gold in Milan-Cortina... fingers crossed! 
She put up a good fight, but Vonn was on another level today. Still, it's awesome seeing American skiers doing well in the World Cup. We've got some talented athletes out there! 
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! I mean, 41 and still on top of her game? That's what I call a comeback story 
! I'm hyped for Milan-Cortina, this lady is gonna bring home some gold 
. And 84 World Cup wins? That's crazy! 
She's like the ultimate comeback kid - reminds me of Rocky Balboa from the classic movie... you know, when he went the distance against Apollo Creed? 
Now, if she can just keep this momentum going, she'll definitely be a favorite at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games. Fingers crossed for her and the US team!