What does defying age, surviving a rigorous comeback, and inspiring a fellow legend in the process look like? To Lindsey Vonn, it looked like leaving her mark even further into skiing history on March 23, 2025, when she became the oldest woman ever to achieve a World Cup podium at the age of 40, taking second place in the women’s super-G at the Stifel Sun Valley Finals. The win was a victorious day for Vonn’s return season and one that wasn’t lost on her American skiing counterpart, Mikaela Shiffrin, who was quick to share her regards.
Mikaela Shiffrin, a record-breaker in her own right, offered Vonn a two-word paean with a brief but impactful post on X, that encapsulated the moment’s wonder. She captioned “Soo impressive.” The post was shared on the same day of the race, and quoted the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team’s announcement of Vonn’s podium place, which included a photo of Vonn navigating the course in her Stifel-raised racing suit. Shiffrin’s words struck a chord broadly, generating a wave of responses from enthusiasts. The exuberance of respect between the two American skiing icons underscored the stature of Vonn’s feat, as she broke the record of Austrian Alexandra Meissnitzer who held the record at about 9 months over 34 years.
The Sun Valley podium was a deeply emotional moment for Vonn, likely marking her final race on home soil. Just days prior, she shared a poignant reflection on social media, writing, “This is my last race in the U.S., and it’s been an incredible journey… I’m so grateful for the support I’ve had over the years.” Racing down the steep Challenger course in Sun Valley, Idaho, Vonn delivered a vintage performance, finishing just 1.29 seconds behind Swiss winner Lara Gut-Behrami.
Soo impressive https://t.co/mSpyItxDzu
— Mikaela Shiffrin (@MikaelaShiffrin) March 23, 2025
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