> At a Glance
> – Lindsey Vonn won her second World Cup downhill in four races this season
> – At 41, she is the oldest race winner in 60-season World Cup history
> – Vonn clocked 130 kph (81 mph) on a shortened course
> – Why it matters: Vonn’s remarkable comeback raises expectations for the Olympic season
Lindsey Vonn continues to defy expectations at 41, winning her second World Cup downhill in four races this season. The victory extends her record as the oldest race winner in World Cup history.
The Race
Vonn dominated the competition, finishing 0.37 seconds faster than Kajsa Vickhoff Lie in overcast conditions. She completed the shortened course in under 67 seconds while reaching speeds of 130 kph.
Vonn’s reaction after crossing the finish line:
> “It feels amazing. I try to enjoy every single second I am out here because it is fun to go fast.”
Records Extended
With each victory, Vonn extends her unprecedented records:
- 84th career World Cup win
- 45th downhill victory
- Oldest winner in 60-season World Cup history
Vonn on the challenging conditions:
> “I knew what it was going to take to win today. It was a sprint and I had to give it everything I had.”
Looking Ahead
Vonn shapes as a strong contender for the Milan Cortina Olympics downhill scheduled for February 8. The storied Cortina d’Ampezzo slope has brought her success before, including a World Cup downhill win eight years ago.
Key Takeaways
- Vonn leads World Cup downhill standings by 129 points
- Five U.S. racers finished in top 20
- Race delayed 25 minutes after Magdalena Egger’s season-ending crash
- Vonn chasing ninth downhill season title 10 years after her eighth
The victory sets high expectations for Vonn’s Olympic season performance at age 41.
