Lindsey Vonn Becomes Oldest Female World Cup Medalist

Lindsey Vonn, at 40, marked her return to competitive skiing with a second-place finish in the super-G at the Women's World Cup Finals in Sun Valley, her first podium since 2018. This achievement makes her the oldest woman to ever secure a World Cup podium finish, surpassing the previous record held by Alexandra Meissnitzer. Vonn, who retired in 2019 and returned after a partial knee replacement, aims to qualify for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics. Swiss skier Lara Gut-Behrami won the race, also clinching the season-long super-G title by overtaking Italy's Federica Brignone, who finished third. Vonn's comeback season has been challenging, but her recent performance has silenced critics who doubted her capabilities due to her age.