American alpine skiing stars Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin have drawn attention once again on the FIS World Cup circuit, with Vonn securing back-to-back podiums in Val d’Isère, France. However, the spotlight extended beyond the results when New Zealand’s Alice Robinson posted an emotional Instagram message about her silver medal in the women’s Super-G, prompting warm responses from both U.S. legends.
In the Super-G on December 21, Italy’s Sofia Goggia claimed victory with a commanding run in challenging windy conditions, finishing in 1:20.24. Robinson earned second place (+0.15 seconds), marking her second Super-G podium of the season and solidifying her lead in the discipline standings. Vonn rounded out the podium in third (+0.36 seconds), adding her 142nd career World Cup podium and continuing her remarkable comeback season at age 41.
Robinson, 24, shared a poignant reflection on social media, describing the podium alongside icons Goggia and Vonn as a surreal milestone. She highlighted Vonn’s inspiration, referencing the American’s training return in New Zealand over a year ago, and called sharing the stage with them a “dream podium” that elevated the achievement beyond a mere result.
Vonn commented on the post with enthusiasm: “Such a great day!! ❤️” followed by “Never say never!” and additional encouragement. Shiffrin, who did not compete in the Val d’Isère speed events, showed her support with a simple yet emphatic “🔥” emoji.
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The moment underscored the mentorship and mutual respect among the sport’s top athletes. For Vonn, the bronze was her second podium of the weekend after a third-place finish in the downhill the previous day, building momentum ahead of the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics.
In post-race comments, Vonn expressed satisfaction with her performance despite minor errors, noting, “I know I’m fast… Being on the podium is incredible.” She reflected on her rapid progress, adding that expectations have evolved: “If you had asked me last year if a podium was fine, I would have told you, ‘Yes, absolutely.'”
With the holiday break underway, Vonn’s consistent results—four podiums in five races this season—position her strongly for the Olympic campaign. Robinson retains the Super-G red bib, while Goggia secured her first win of the year.
The heartfelt exchange highlights the camaraderie in women’s alpine skiing as the circuit prepares for its next events in early January.
