Lindsey Vonn: Defying Age, Making History in Alpine Skiing

Lindsey Vonn, 41, secured the second position in a World Cup downhill race following her historic win as the oldest ever in the event. Vonn's performance positions her as a leading medal contender for the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympics. Vonn aims for another win in St. Moritz.

Lindsey Vonn nearly made history again by securing the second spot in a World Cup downhill event on Saturday. This achievement comes a day after she became the oldest winner in the circuit's history at 41.

Though Emma Aicher of Germany edged out Vonn by a mere 0.24 seconds, Vonn's impressive comeback after a six-year retirement positions her as a top contender for the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympics, where she already holds a significant record of 12 World Cup wins at Cortina d'Ampezzo.

Vonn demonstrated resilience with her run down the sun-drenched Corviglia course, briefly claiming the lead before Aicher took over. She aims for further victories, looking forward to the super-G race in St. Moritz where she will compete alongside Mikaela Shiffrin, another American skier.

(With inputs from agencies.)