Vonn Third in Val d’Isere; Johnson Top 10

Stifel U.S. Ski Team athlete Lindsey Vonn added another strong result to her remarkable 2025-26 World Cup season with a third-place finish in Saturday’s downhill on the demanding course in Val d’Isère, France. 

“I love this area. It's been such a great place for me,” said Vonn. “I wish I would have skied a little bit better today and not made that mistake but overall happy.” 

At 41 years old, Vonn continues to defy expectations in what has been an extraordinary comeback campaign. The American skier clocked a strong run to stand on the podium behind Austrian Cornelia Huetter and Germany’s Kira Weidle-Winkelmann, who finished second. Despite a small line error in the lower section that cost her a bit of time, Vonn’s experience and precision on the snow ensured she remained in podium contention throughout.

“I'm really happy with my skiing,” said Vonn. “I have another podium and I still have the red bib, so there's a lot to be happy about. I'm just looking to improve myself every race and I know I can be better.”

This result marks yet another highlight in Vonn’s season: her 141st career World Cup podium. Vonn has now stood on the downhill podium three times this season, marking a perfect podium streak in the discipline. 

Vonn’s teammates delivered depth as well with Breezy Johnson in seventh and Jackie Wiles in 15th. Plus teammates Allison Mollin, Haley Cutler and Keely Cashman made the top 30 in 22nd, 27th and 28th. Mollin nabbed the Stifel Bibbo Award again - the third time she has done so. 

“I was happy with my skiing but bummed I feel like the time wasn’t there,” said Wiles. “I lost a lot in the second split and don't really know why. I feel like I’m skiing well and hungry for a lot more.” 

The women will now prepare for a super-G on Sunday to wrap up the weekend. 

RESULTS
Women's downhill