At 41, Lindsey Vonn is silencing doubters in spectacular fashion. Following a dominant weekend at the FIS World Cup in St. Moritz, Switzerland—where she claimed victory in one downhill event, secured another podium finish, and placed fourth in the Super-G—the American skiing icon posted a powerful message addressing her critics head-on.
In a heartfelt social media statement, Vonn thanked the naysayers for unintentionally fueling her fire while emphasizing that her comeback is deeply personal.
“To everyone that said I couldn’t do it, I’m too old, I’m a ‘has been,’ that I need to see a psychologist, I’m crazy, and I will never be as fast as I was… Thank you,” Vonn wrote.
She continued: “I didn’t make this comeback for you, I did it for myself… because it brings me joy and I feel I still have something left to give to the sport that has given me so much. But I have to thank all the haters for giving me extra motivation to keep pushing myself and fueling me when I was low.”
Vonn reflected on her resilience, adding, “It feels good to know that after everything I have been through, I can still reach for the stars and grab them. Even at 41 years old.”
Her post ended with an inspirational call to action: “Never stop believing in yourself. Never stop dreaming. Never stop daring to do what everyone thinks you can’t. It’s only impossible until you do it!”
The strong performances in St. Moritz mark a triumphant continuation of Vonn’s comeback, which began after partial knee replacement surgery in 2024. Earlier this year, she already made history with a podium finish in Sun Valley, Idaho.
Now building momentum ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Vonn’s message underscores her unbreakable spirit and serves as motivation for anyone facing doubt.
With her latest achievements and unapologetic defiance, Lindsey Vonn proves once again that age is just a number—and limits are meant to be shattered.
