They say father time is undefeated. Someone clearly forgot to tell Lindsey Vonn.
At 41 years old, the legendary American skier returned to the slopes of Tarvisio — a venue she last competed at 15 years ago — and delivered a statement double podium weekend that sent a clear message to the skiing world: the queen is still very much in business.
On Saturday, Vonn powered to a bronze medal in the women’s downhill, her fifth consecutive podium in the discipline this season. The following day, she elevated even further, storming to an impressive silver medal in the super-G, finishing just 0.27 seconds behind winner Emma Aicher of Germany.
Vonn captured the moment perfectly in her own words: “15 years later and still on the box! 🥈🥉✨ A double podium weekend at @tarvisioskiworldcup! It’s been a long time since I was last here, but the feeling of standing on that podium never gets old.”
The performance capped an extraordinary stretch for the most decorated female downhill skier in history. Vonn has now reached the podium in seven of her eight races this season, extending her lead in the downhill standings while climbing high in the super-G rankings as well.
This weekend marked a nostalgic and emotional homecoming. The last time the women’s World Cup visited Tarvisio was in 2011, when a 26-year-old Vonn was in her absolute prime. Returning as a 41-year-old veteran — after retirement, knee replacement surgery, and a full comeback — and still sharing the podium with the sport’s current elite is nothing short of remarkable.
Her results in Tarvisio further solidify her position as the downhill globe leader and keep her firmly in the conversation for strong medal contention at the upcoming 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics on home snow for the Italian fans.
Vonn’s consistency this season has been nothing short of stunning. She has podiumed in nearly every speed event she’s entered, proving that experience, tactical brilliance, and an unrelenting competitive fire can still overcome the physical demands of a brutal sport.
After the races, Vonn expressed gratitude for the warm Italian welcome and excitement heading into the final training block before the Olympics. “Not too shabby!” she added with her trademark humor and humility.
For a skier who has already rewritten the record books with 82+ World Cup victories, multiple Olympic medals, and an improbable unretirement story, this Tarvisio double podium feels like another chapter in the legend of Lindsey Vonn.
The skiing world continues to watch in awe as the 41-year-old icon shows no signs of slowing down — only speeding up when it matters most.
Fifteen years later, the box still fits perfectly. And Lindsey Vonn isn’t stepping off it anytime soon. 🏔️🥈🥉✨
