Lindsey Vonn Becomes Oldest Woman to Medal in World Cup at 40

Lindsey Vonn made history on March 23, 2025, by becoming the oldest woman to medal in an alpine World Cup, finishing second in the super-G at 40 years old during the finals in Sun Valley, Idaho. This podium finish, her first since 2018, came after a lengthy comeback following a knee replacement and a six-year retirement, with Vonn aiming to compete in the 2026 Olympics. Her performance, just 1.29 seconds behind Swiss winner Lara Gut-Behrami, validated her decision to return to competitive skiing amidst skepticism about her age and abilities. Fellow skier Mikaela Shiffrin praised Vonn's achievement on social media, emphasizing the respect and admiration within the skiing community. Vonn expressed that proving her doubters wrong meant everything to her and highlighted her determination to finish her career on her own terms. The event marked an emotional milestone, potentially indicating Vonn's final race on home soil, as she prepares for the Olympics next year.