Just days before the high-stakes Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, skiing legend Lindsey Vonn took a nostalgic trip down memory lane on the slopes that helped forge her into one of the greatest alpine racers of all time.
In a powerful video shared by FIS Alpine, Vonn reflected on her deep connection with Cortina — the iconic venue where she scored her first World Cup victory and racked up a record 12 wins.
“Just before returning to Cortina for the Olympic Games,” the post captioned, highlighting Vonn’s emotional homecoming to the mountain that shaped her legendary career.
The four-time Olympian, who came out of retirement to chase one final Olympic dream at age 41, has long called Cortina one of her favorite and most successful venues. From breakthrough victories to unforgettable battles, the Italian slopes have been the backdrop to some of her most defining moments.c25352
Fans and fellow athletes flooded the post with support, with over 1.8K likes in the first day as excitement built for Vonn’s Olympic return.
Though her Games ultimately ended in a heartbreaking crash and multiple surgeries, Vonn’s pre-Olympic tribute to Cortina stands as a testament to her love for the sport and the special places that fueled her dominance for nearly two decades.
The full reflective video is available on FIS Alpine’s Instagram, capturing a champion paying respect to the mountain before battle.
Queen of the Downhill. Legend of Cortina. Always. 🏔️🥇
