Have you ever wondered what it takes to silence the naysayers and rise above relentless criticism? At the age of 40, Lindsey Vonn just gave us the answer. On March 23, 2025, the skiing legend capped off an improbable comeback season with a stunning second-place finish in the World Cup super-G finals in Sun Valley, Idaho. It wasn’t just a podium spot, her 138th, to be exact. Plus it was a defiant statement to the doubters who’ve been hounding her all season. Vonn turned hate into fuel and delivered a masterclass in resilience.
After retiring in 2019 due to mounting injuries and undergoing a knee replacement in 2024, many figured her return to the World Cup circuit this winter was a long shot at best. But Lindsey Vonn didn’t just come back; she came back swinging. “It’s been a rough season of people saying that I can’t (compete at a high level), that I’m too old, that I’m not good enough anymore,” she told The Athletic after the race, “and I think I’ve proved everyone wrong.” That bold message wasn’t just for the trolls—it was a mic-drop moment for anyone who’s ever been told they’re finished. For months, Vonn has been dodging a barrage of negativity. You know the type—those keyboard warriors who love to tell athletes they’re past their prime, too old to compete, or just not cut out for it anymore.
Lindsey Vonn caps comeback season with a new high, her 138th World Cup podium https://t.co/QESrFROzXQ
— lindsey vonn (@lindseyvonn) March 25, 2025
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