Lindsey Vonn shared her feelings about the Super-G in Zauchensee being cancelled due to weather conditions, but expressed elation at winning her second title of the season at that venue. Vonn has been nothing short of a formidable presence this season, her second since her comeback.
Vonn’s injuries forced her to retire in 2019, and she also underwent a partial knee replacement surgery in 2024. So, her comeback to the circuit in the 2024/25 season redefined age and limits, and empowered several athletes.
Lindsey Vonn Makes Feelings Known on Super-G Cancellation and Her Second Win
Vonn began her season in St. Moritz, where she competed in the speed events. Her first win of the season came in the downhill at that venue, setting the foundation for the season to unfold.
She then finished second in the downhill the following day and followed it up with two more podium finishes, including 3rd place, in Val d’Isère. She also achieved a bronze finish in Super-G at that course.
The 41-year-old entered the line-up at Zauchensee as a heavy favorite for the win. She executed the expected by leaving Kajsa Vickhoff Lie in second, and Jacqueline Wiles in third.
However, the Super-G scheduled on January 11 was cancelled due to rough weather conditions, leaving Vonn disappointed. But she had a lot to take away from the week, extending her World Cup win to 84 and sharing the podium with teammate Wiles.
“What a life! Disappointed we couldn’t race today but leaving with a win and a podium with my teammate is an incredible feeling. It’s a week to remember!!” she wrote.
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The carousel of pictures included a high-energy podium moment, with all the women skiers celebrating with wide smiles. She also posted a selfie with her coach, Aksel Lund Svindal, along with a few snaps of her life beyond the slopes.
Vonn Didn’t Think She Would Execute Like She Did in Zauchensee
Vonn has never been unfamiliar with injuries and setbacks. At Zauchensee, the weather conditions began to deteriorate from the downhill day itself. As she was wearing bib 6, she was unsure whether she would be able to execute her run with so much snow on the ground. She said:
“I honestly thought that with my start number I had no chance, because there was so much snow and there wasn’t really a track.”
She then revealed that she had prepared herself for the risks ahead, but still showed resilience to win her second title of the season.
Vonn has been competing in the final races before she takes to the slopes at the Cortina Olympics, starting next month. Since her comeback, she has had only one goal in mind: to make the U.S. team.
