Lindsey Vonn claims 83rd World Cup victory in St. Moritz comeback

ST. MORITZ, Switzerland — In a spectacular display of skill and resilience, Lindsey Vonn made history on Friday by clinching her 83rd World Cup victory, becoming the oldest winner in alpine skiing history at the age of 41. This remarkable achievement came in her first winning run since announcing her comeback from retirement, further solidifying her status as a legend in the skiing world. Vonn's performance at the iconic St. Moritz course was nothing short of phenomenal, as she secured victory with a time that placed her nearly a full second ahead of Austria's Magdalena Egger, who finished in second. This win also marks Vonn's sixth career victory at the prestigious Swiss resort, a location that has been a significant part of her storied career since she first raced there in 2010. After retiring from professional skiing in 2019, Vonn made headlines when she announced her comeback to the U.S. Ski Team in the fall of 2023. She made her competitive return exactly one year prior to this victory at St. Moritz, finishing 14th in her first race back. Throughout her comeback season, Vonn showcased her unwavering determination and skill, culminating in a noteworthy second-place finish in super-G at the Sun Valley World Cup Finals. As Vonn charges through what she has designated as her final season, her sights are firmly set on collecting additional World Cup podiums and Olympic medals at the upcoming 2025-26 Winter Games in Cortina. Her dominating win by .98 seconds over Egger highlights her extraordinary ability to compete at the highest level, even as an athlete longer into her career than is common in the sport. In addition to Vonn's stunning victory, the U.S. Ski Team delivered a commendable overall performance in the event, placing an impressive seven skiers within the top 30. Breezy Johnson followed closely in 15th place, while Bella Wright achieved her best career result by finishing 16th, marking her return after an early end to her previous season. Jackie Wiles came in 18th, Haley Cutler set a personal best in 20th place, and Keely Cashman secured 24th. Notably, Allison Mollin earned her first-ever World Cup points with a solid 27th-place finish. The women's skiing circuit is set to continue, with another downhill event scheduled for Saturday followed by a super-G race on Sunday at St. Moritz, promising more thrilling action as the season progresses.