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Olympic skiing icon Lindsey Vonn proved once again that even legends have off moments — just not on the slopes! Fresh off securing her fifth consecutive downhill podium of the 2025-26 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup season with a bronze medal in Tarvisio, Italy, on January 17, 2026, the 41-year-old speed queen took to social media to share a laugh-out-loud video of the post-race champagne celebration that… well, didn’t quite go according to plan. In the clip, Vonn and her fellow podium finishers — winner Nicol Delago and silver medalist Kira Weidle-Winkelmann — popped their bottles and went for the…

At an age when most athletes have long hung up their skis, Lindsey Vonn is rewriting the rules of what’s possible in alpine skiing. The legendary American speed queen, now 41, continues her jaw-dropping comeback with another stunning performance — grabbing bronze in the women’s downhill at Tarvisio, Italy, on January 17, 2026. That’s her fifth consecutive podium in downhill events this season — proving once again that true greatness doesn’t age, it accelerates! Just weeks away from the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics (her fifth Games and planned farewell), Vonn has already: Made history as the oldest-ever World Cup…

The Di Prampero slope came alive under the floodlights and thick evening mist tonight, delivering pure alpine magic as Italy’s Nicol Delago claimed her maiden World Cup downhill victory in front of an ecstatic home crowd. In a race shrouded by dense fog that turned the iconic Julian Alps course into a mysterious, high-stakes challenge, Delago mastered the conditions to stop the clock at 1:46.28. Germany’s Kira Weidle-Winkelmann took silver, 0.20 seconds back, while the unstoppable Lindsey Vonn powered to bronze (+0.26) — her fifth consecutive downhill podium this season. The atmosphere in Tarvisio was nothing short of enchanting. After…

The legend continues. At 41 years old, Lindsey Vonn defied the odds once again, securing her fifth consecutive podium in women’s downhill World Cup races this season with a gritty third-place finish at Tarvisio on Saturday. Vonn clocked a time of 1:46.54, just 0.26 seconds behind Italy’s Nicol Delago, who claimed her maiden World Cup victory in 1:46.28 on home snow. Germany’s Kira Weidle-Winkelmann took silver, 0.20 seconds ahead of Vonn, in a race shrouded by thick fog that challenged visibility and tested every competitor’s nerve. The American speed queen, competing in her remarkable comeback following a partial knee replacement…

At 41 years young—and skiing on a partially replaced knee—the American legend powered to yet another World Cup podium, claiming third place in the women’s downhill in Tarvisio, Italy, on January 17, 2026. It’s her fifth consecutive downhill podium this season and her sixth top-three finish in just seven races overall. The only “miss” so far? A still-impressive fourth in her season-opening super-G. Vonn’s final time of 1:46.54 left her just 0.26 seconds behind Italy’s Nicol Delago, who celebrated her maiden World Cup victory on home snow. Germany’s Kira Weidle-Winkelmann slotted into second, a razor-thin 0.06 seconds ahead of the…

Marco Odermatt is unstoppable! On January 17, 2026, the Swiss sensation stormed to his fourth consecutive downhill victory on the legendary Lauberhorn course in Wengen, breaking the all-time record and cementing his status as the undisputed king of speed skiing. This epic triumph marks his 52nd career World Cup win, moving him within striking distance of the all-time greats! Despite brutal winds forcing organizers to shorten the course dramatically, Odermatt mastered the narrow, tactical “Kernen S” section like no one else, carrying unbeatable speed out of the key turns to finish first with authority. He left the rest of the…

At 41, Lindsey Vonn continues to rewrite the rules of alpine skiing, charging to yet another World Cup podium with a beaming smile and unbreakable spirit. In the women’s downhill on the historic Di Prampero course in Tarvisio, Italy, on January 17, 2026, the American legend secured third place—her fifth consecutive podium in five downhills this season—proving that greatness doesn’t fade; it evolves into something even more inspiring. Vonn crossed the finish line just 0.26 seconds behind winner Nicol Delago of Italy (1:46.28), who claimed her maiden World Cup victory on home snow, and Germany’s Kira Weidle-Winkelmann in second (+0.20).…

In a stunning display of speed and precision on the iconic Di Prampero course, Italy’s Nicol Delago claimed her maiden FIS Alpine World Cup victory in the women’s downhill at Tarvisio on January 17, 2026. The 30-year-old from Val Gardena timed her run to perfection, clocking 1:46.28 to edge out strong competition in a race shrouded in thick fog and charged with Olympic anticipation—just weeks before the Milan-Cortina 2026 Games. Delago, starting with bib number three, delivered a flawless performance that left her competitors chasing. She held off Germany’s Kira Weidle-Winkelmann, who secured second place just 0.20 seconds behind, showcasing…

In an exciting development for alpine ski racing fans, women’s downhill and super-G events will return to the legendary Birds of Prey course at Beaver Creek Resort during the 2026-27 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup season. U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced the preliminary domestic schedule on January 15, 2026, confirming that the men’s Stifel Birds of Prey World Cup will take place from December 3-6, 2026, featuring two downhills, a super-G, and a giant slalom. The women’s races will follow shortly after, on December 12-13, 2026, with a downhill and super-G on the iconic course. This marks the second time…

Swiss superstar Marco Odermatt has seized control of the iconic Lauberhorn downhill at the FIS Alpine World Cup in Wengen, topping the leaderboard after the first 15 athletes have crossed the finish line. The two-time overall World Cup champion and downhill specialist delivered a blistering run on the legendary 4.4-kilometer course, setting a commanding time that has left the chasing pack scrambling. Odermatt, wearing the iconic red bib of the discipline leader, showcased his trademark precision and power on the demanding Swiss classic, building significant advantages through the critical mid-section jumps and high-speed sections. With the current date aligning perfectly…