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Lindsey Vonn Becomes Oldest Woman to Podium at World Cup Finals in Emotional U.S. Farewell

At age 40, Vonn clinched second place in the super-G in Sun Valley, marking a historic milestone in her comeback season and likely her final race on American soil.

USA's Lindsey Vonn cries on the podium after placing second in the women�s Super-G event at the Audi FIS Ski World Cup Sun Valley Finals in Sun Valley, Idaho, on March 23, 2025. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)
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Overview

  • Lindsey Vonn, 40, finished second in the women’s super-G at the World Cup Finals in Sun Valley, becoming the oldest woman to achieve a World Cup podium finish.
  • Her time of 1:13.64 placed her 1.29 seconds behind Swiss winner Lara Gut-Behrami, who also secured the super-G season title.
  • This race is widely regarded as Vonn’s final World Cup appearance on American soil, making it an emotional moment in her storied career.
  • Vonn’s achievement broke the previous record for the oldest female World Cup podium finisher, held by Alexandra Meissnitzer at 34 years and 9 months.
  • Facing skepticism about her age and abilities, Vonn described her podium finish as proof of her resilience and determination to defy expectations.