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Lindsey Vonn, 41, headlines 232-member Team USA

At age 41, alpine skier Lindsey Vonn leads the United States team headed to the Milan Cortina Olympics as one of seven athletes competing at the Games for the fifth time.

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Lindsey Vonn Graces Yet Another Magazine Cover Ahead of the Olympics

With the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games just around the corner, all eyes are on not just the athletes most likely to perform well, but those with the most captivating stories.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / January 22

Female veterans anchor U.S. Olympic ski and snowboard team

The United States Ski and Snowboard roster for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games is set.

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Vonn, Kim on Olympic team; Anderson falls short

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Jamie Anderson was notably absent from a U.S. Ski & Snowboard roster that was headlined by Olympic veterans Lindsey Vonn, Mikaela Shiffrin and Chloe Kim.

Skiing News / Field Level Media / January 18

Lindsey Vonn finishes second in super-G behind Emma Aicher

Lindsey Vonn placed second in a World Cup super-G event on Sunday in Tarvisio, Italy to earn a podium result for the seventh time in eight races. Vonn, 41, finished 0.27 seconds behind winner Emma Aicher, a 22-year-old from Germany.

Vonn finishes 2nd in super-G as Olympics loom

Lindsey Vonn stood second in a super-G on Sunday that was held amid difficult visibility to set up her seventh podium result in eight races this season.

Skiing News / Field Level Media / January 17

Lindsey Vonn claims another downhill podium, taking third in Italy

It is now six podiums in seven races for Lindsey Vonn after she finished in third place Saturday in a World Cup downhill at Tarvisio, Italy. That also marked Vonn's fifth consecutive top-three finish overall.

Italy's Delago wins downhill with Vonn taking 3rd

Italian Nicol Delago claimed her first World Cup victory in a downhill on home snow Saturday, with 41-year-old Lindsey Vonn taking third place for her fifth podium in five downhills this season.

Skiing News / Total Pro Sports / January 17

Lindsey Vonn Taps Into the 2016 Trend With Shocking Throwback Photos

Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn is timeless. There’s a new trend going around on social media. The first two weeks of 2026 have launched a nostalgic trend across the internet.

Skiing News / NBC Sports / January 16

Watch: Lindsey Vonn, Mikaela Shiffrin, Jessie Diggins stay red hot heading into Milan | STIFEL SNOW SHOW

Skiing News / Powder / January 16

Lindsey Vonn Asks Internet for Help After "Special" Ski Pole Goes Missing

Even the greats aren’t immune to petty theft (or simple accidents). Just weeks before the start of the Winter Olympics, American ski racing star Lindsey Vonn revealed to her thousands of followers on X that she needed help finding a piece of her equipment: her ski pole.

Skiing News / Field Level Media / January 10

Lindsey Vonn captures second downhill title ahead of Olympics

Lindsey Vonn surprised even herself with her World Cup victory in the downhill at Zauchensee, Austria, on Saturday. The 41-year-old Vonn, who came out of retirement last season with a trip to the upcoming Winter Olympics her goal, clocked a time of 1:06.24 -- a number she didn't think was possible.

Skiing News / Total Apex Sports / December 31

37 Days Until The Winter Olympics: Share these 5 Fun Facts at Your New Years Eve Party

Looking to shock and awe at your New Year’s Eve party tonight? With the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics ready to take over the headlines, we have equipped you with topics guaranteed to “wow” your audience. The tidbits start with Lindsey Vonn’s return at age 41.

Skiing News / Powder / December 30

Lindsey Vonn Qualifies for Olympics—Why Her Comeback Is Such a Big Deal

Lindsey Vonn is no stranger to dazzling the world with her talent on skis. However, since her return to competitive ski racing last year, following a partial knee replacement, it seems Vonn's wow factor has increased even more.

Olympics News / Last Word On Sports / December 23

Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic Comeback: A Potential Ratings Lifeline for NBC’s 2026 Winter Games Coverage

As the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics approach in February, NBC executives have reason to celebrate: American skiing icon Lindsey Vonn, at age 41, has officially qualified for her fifth Olympic Games, delivering a compelling superstar storyline that could significantly boost viewership for the network’s broadcast.

Skiing News / Bring Me The News / December 23

Ageless wonder Lindsey Vonn qualifies for 5th Olympics

Lindsey Vonn continued to defy Father Time on Tuesday by qualifying for the 2026 Winter Olympics. The 41-year-old, who grew up skiing at Buck Hill in

Goggia gets overdue WC win; Vonn finishes 3rd

Sofia Goggia finally got the win her fast skiing this season deserved in a World Cup super-G on Sunday and Lindsey Vonn was third for the second straight day.

Skiing News / Field Level Media / December 20

Lindsey Vonn takes third in France for third downhill podium of season

Lindsey Vonn landed on her third podium in four races in the World Cup season, finishing third in the downhill on Saturday at Val D'Isere, France. The 41-year-old, who has come out of retirement to compete in one final season and one more Winter Olympics, finished 0.35 seconds behind Cornelia Huetter of Austria.

Skiing News / The Spun / December 14

Legendary U.S. Skier Lindsey Vonn Makes Impressive History At 41

What a weekend it was for legendary U.S. skier Lindsey Vonn as she continues to build her case for the 2026 Winter Olympics. The 41-year-old made history on Friday by becoming the oldest athlete ever to win a World Cup race — giving her 83 wins for her career and her first since 2018 after retiring last season.

Skiing News / NBC Sports / December 13

Watch: Lindsey Vonn's comeback started with choosing a coach who was once her peer | CHASING GOLD

Skiing News / Total Apex Sports / December 12

All-Time Great Lindsey Vonn Gets Back In the Win Column

Most people get a knee replacement and hope they can walk up the stairs without wincing. Lindsey Vonn gets titanium implants and decides to hurl herself down an icy mountain at 75 mph.

Skiing News / The Spun / July 19

Lindsey Vonn Breaks Silence On ESPYs Wardrobe Malfunction

Olympic skier Linsey Vonn went viral at the 2025 ESPY Awards for the wrong reason. Vonn, 40, was nominated for the Best Comeback Award at this year's ESPYs.

Skiing News / The Spun / July 18

Lindsey Vonn Heartbroken After Friend's Tragic Death

This week was supposed to be a celebration for Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn. Instead, she was dealt heartbreaking news. Vonn, 40, returned to competitive skiing last winter after undergoing a partial knee replacement.