Lindsey Vonn: Defying Age and Records in Alpine Skiing

Lindsey Vonn, 41, nearly clinched another World Cup downhill victory. A day after an historic win, Vonn finished second to Emma Aicher of Germany. Vonn returned from retirement with top form, now aiming for the Milan Cortina Olympics, demonstrating she's still a top competitor.

Lindsey Vonn, at age 41, continues to break records and defy expectations in the world of Alpine skiing. On Saturday, she finished second in a World Cup downhill race, just a day after becoming the oldest winner in the circuit's history. Emma Aicher from Germany edged out Vonn by 0.24 seconds.

Vonn reflected on the race, attributing the gap to a brief imbalance during a jump. 'I'm a little bit tired from yesterday, there was a lot of emotion,' Vonn commented. After nearly six years of retirement and knee surgery, Vonn is now a top medal contender for the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympics.

Vonn's rigorous summer training, adding muscle and maintaining a strict diet, has greatly enhanced her performance. Despite narrowly missing another victory, Vonn's fierce competitiveness and comeback story continue to inspire. Next, she sets her sights on the super-G in St. Moritz, alongside American standout Mikaela Shiffrin.

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