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Lindsey Vonn, 41, Tops First Downhill Training in St. Moritz as Olympic Push Begins

A summer strength rebuild leaves her saying she feels in her best shape.

Alpine Skiing - FIS Alpine Ski World Cup - Lindsey Vonn press conference - St. Moritz, Switzerland - December 10, 2025 Lindsey Vonn of the U.S. and trainer and ex-skier Askel Lund Svindal during the press conference REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Alpine Skiing - FIS Alpine Ski World Cup - Lindsey Vonn press conference - St. Moritz, Switzerland - December 10, 2025 Lindsey Vonn of the U.S. during the press conference REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Alpine Skiing - FIS Alpine Ski World Cup - Lindsey Vonn press conference - St. Moritz, Switzerland - December 10, 2025 Lindsey Vonn of the U.S. and trainer and ex-skier Askel Lund Svindal during the press conference REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
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Overview

  • She posted 1:30.95 to lead the opening downhill training on the Corviglia piste, 0.59 ahead of Kajsa Vickhoff Lie and 0.71 clear of Sofia Goggia.
  • The weekend opens her World Cup speed schedule with downhills Friday and Saturday and a super-G Sunday in St. Moritz.
  • After a partial knee replacement with titanium implants, Vonn reports gaining about 12 pounds of muscle and dialing in her boots and setup.
  • Former champion Aksel Lund Svindal has joined her coaching team as she targets downhill, super-G and the new team combined at Milan-Cortina, subject to qualification.
  • Her comeback gathered momentum with a second place in March’s Sun Valley super-G, making her the oldest woman to stand on a World Cup podium.