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Olympic legend Lindsey Vonn is proving age is just a number—and doubters are just noise. In a stunning new cover story for SELF magazine’s latest issue (out now), the 41-year-old skiing icon opens up about her high-stakes return to competition ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics. After retiring in 2019 as the most decorated female alpine skier in history—with 84 World Cup wins, four overall titles, and three Olympic medals—Vonn is back on the slopes, training hard and shutting down speculation about her motives. “This is 24 years after my first Olympics. I’ve won everything I could have ever won.…

In a razor-thin battle that had fans holding their breath, 41-year-old skiing legend Lindsey Vonn came agonizingly close to victory in the FIS Alpine World Cup Super-G on January 18, 2026, only to settle for second place by a mere 0.27 seconds. Germany’s rising star Emma Aicher, 22, held off the American icon to claim the win in foggy, low-visibility conditions on the demanding Di Prampero course, posting a time of 1:14.04. Vonn, who led at key checkpoints and attacked the top section with her signature power and precision, crossed the line in 1:14.31—frustratingly close but enough to secure her…

In a raw and revealing new interview, alpine skiing superstar Mikaela Shiffrin has pulled back the curtain on the brutal mental and physical battles that nearly drove her to quit the sport she has dominated for over a decade. The two-time Olympic champion and record-holding World Cup winner opened up about the toll of relentless pressure, devastating injuries, and the constant spotlight that left her questioning everything. “I struggled to find a balance,” Shiffrin admitted. “There were days I questioned if all the pain and sacrifice were worth it… The constant scrutiny from media, fans, and sponsors were…” Shiffrin’s candid…

Skiing legend Lindsey Vonn is proving age is just a number—at 41, she’s not only back on the slopes but dominating them, and she’s finally revealing the brutal truth behind her epic return. In a candid new interview, the 84-time World Cup winner opened up about the unimaginable grind fueling her comeback after years away from competitive racing. “I’m like, you guys have no idea,” Vonn said. “That’s just a teeny tiny sliver of what I do.” She emphasized that no one can fully grasp the physical, mental, and emotional toll it has taken to compete at this elite level…

Norwegian alpine skiing star Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, fiancé of American legend Mikaela Shiffrin, has suffered a fresh setback just as he builds momentum toward the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Kilde, who has battled back from a life-threatening crash in Wengen, Switzerland, in January 2024—including severe shoulder damage, leg lacerations, multiple surgeries, and a bout of sepsis—made an emotional comeback earlier this season at the Super-G in Copper Mountain on November 27, 2025, finishing 24th. He followed up with a 36th-place result in Livigno, Italy, earning crucial FIS points. However, ahead of the prestigious Hahnenkamm downhill in Kitzbühel, Austria—scheduled for January…

Skiing icon and Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn is taking her empire beyond the slopes with the highly anticipated launch of the “V” Capsule collection under her brand, The Vonn Collective (@thevonncollective). In a post that’s generating serious buzz, Vonn declared: “Proud to introduce the “V” Capsule collection from my brand, @thevonncollective. My mission with this capsule is to elevate mountain culture and push the boundaries. Be different. After a lot of design meetings and time spent making this special, I am so excited with how these pieces turned out – hope you guys like it too. Now available to…

Legendary American skier Lindsey Vonn capped a dream weekend at the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup in Tarvisio with back-to-back podium finishes, marking her triumphant return to the iconic Italian venue after a 15-year absence. The 41-year-old speed queen, who last raced here in 2011, delivered a masterclass in consistency amid foggy, challenging conditions. On Saturday, January 17, Vonn powered to third place in the women’s downhill (1:46.54, +0.26 behind winner Nicol Delago of Italy), extending her remarkable streak to five consecutive downhill podiums this season. Italy’s Nicol Delago claimed her maiden World Cup victory on home snow in 1:46.28,…

In a moment of raw honesty and redemption, skiing superstar Mikaela Shiffrin admitted she once stared at the brutal Erta slope in Kronplatz and thought, “I don’t think I can do that…” Two years of missing the iconic giant slalom race—due to injury, schedule, or circumstance—made Tuesday’s return feel surreal. But on January 20, 2026, the American legend lined up at the start of what she calls “the best GS race of our season,” attacked the demanding hill with precision and heart, and powered to a strong 4th place in the FIS World Cup women’s giant slalom. Shiffrin, the overall…

In a world of high-speed descents and relentless pressure, even the greatest alpine skier of all time knows the real gold lies in simple, shared laughs with the person who’s been there from day one. Legendary U.S. skier Mikaela Shiffrin recently treated fans to a heart-melting dose of “family time,” stepping away from the slopes to soak up fun, quality moments with her mom, Eileen Shiffrin — the coach, confidante, and lifelong cheerleader who helped shape her into a two-time Olympic champion with over 100 World Cup wins. The duo, often seen together at races or in behind-the-scenes glimpses, reminded…

The Stifel U.S. Ski Team delivered a powerhouse performance in Tuesday’s World Cup giant slalom at Kronplatz, Italy, with Mikaela Shiffrin charging to another strong fourth-place finish—her best GS result of the 2025-26 season and a clear sign she’s peaking just in time for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics! The two-time Olympic gold medalist, who sits atop the overall World Cup standings and dominates slalom with six wins in seven races, showed massive progress in giant slalom. Finishing just 0.86 seconds behind winner Julia Scheib (AUT), Shiffrin posted the third-fastest second run on the tough Erta slope, slotting into…