đŸ”— Share this article The American champion Optimistic of Being 'perfectly positioned' for the upcoming Winter Olympics The veteran skier had a surgical implant fitted to her right knee during her hiatus from alpine racing. Alpine star Lindsey Vonn states she will be "in a good place" for the upcoming Winter Olympics, following claiming a top-three finish for the fourth instance in her last five World Cup events. The veteran athlete, who last week set a record by becoming the most senior racer to win a downhill World Cup winner, took the bronze position in the super giant slalom in Val d'Isere on Sunday. This represented her one hundred and forty-second career World Cup podium finish. Impressive Performance in the French Alps Racing in the iconic venue for the first time in eight years, Vonn crossed the line in a time of one minute 20.60 seconds. She was 0.36 seconds behind winner Sofia Goggia of Italy, with New Zealand's Alice Robinson taking the runner-up spot. "I didn't quite have enough direction on the first jump," the skier commented. "Subsequently, I performed strongly. I'm satisfied with my run today, unlike in the super-G in St Moritz, where I was too conservative." This performance was her second top-three finish at Val d'Isere over the weekend, having also taken third in the downhill on Saturday. An Incredible Return from Retirement Vonn officially retired in early 2019 as a result of ongoing knee problems. However, she returned to racing in late 2024 following a significant orthopedic procedure. With 47 days remaining until the 2026 Winter Games, which are scheduled for 6-22 February, Vonn's form are timely. She already possesses an Olympic gold and two Olympic bronze medals in her collection and is firmly on track to represent the United States at the 2026 Games. "In Cortina, I will be fully ready," Vonn affirmed. Chasing More Titles Alongside her Olympic ambitions, Vonn is also aiming to increase the four overall crystal globes she has accumulated over a career spanning two decades. She currently holds a 69-point lead at the top of the overall downhill standings and is sitting in fifth place in the overall super-G standings. This season's World Cup circuit features a nine more events scheduled before the season finals in Norway on 21 March 2026.