US EditionLindsey Vonn Wins World Cup Downhill at Age 41, Five Years After Retiring
Returning from retirement and surgery, Lindsey Vonn became the oldest World Cup downhill winner at 41, securing her 44th downhill and 83rd overall World Cup victory.
- On Dec. 11, Lindsey Vonn won the St. Moritz downhill in Switzerland, completing the 705-meter Corviglia course in 1:29.63 and becoming the oldest World Cup winner.
- With her comeback driven by training, equipment, and coaching, Lindsey Vonn returned from retirement and a titanium knee implant to race again, adding 12 pounds of muscle.
- Despite being 0.61 back early, Vonn posted the fastest times in the final three sectors and reached speeds up to 46 mph, separating herself from rivals.
- Her first win since March 2018, Lindsey Vonn became emotional after the race, saying calling Vonn's father made them cry, while the U.S. Ski Team placed five athletes in the top 20.
- Next on the calendar, the circuit moves to Val d'Isere, France, with a downhill on Dec. 20 and a super-G on Dec. 21, while Vonn aims for Olympic gold at Milan Cortina.
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