Lindsey Vonn qualifies for her fifth Winter Olympics | OneFootball

The veteran skier Lindsey Vonn will compete in her fifth Winter Olympics after officially securing her spot on the United States team for the Milan-Cortina Games in February, as confirmed by the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Federation this Tuesday (23).

Vonn, 41, returned to the slopes just over a year ago after a break of more than five years and impressed this season with four podiums, including one victory in five races.

She leads the overall World Cup downhill standings after three participations.

Her results this year guarantee her participation in the Olympic downhill event, scheduled for February 8 in Cortina d’Ampezzo.

Olympic History and Achievements

Lindsey Vonn has achieved twelve victories in Cortina throughout her career, with six in downhill and six in super-G.

The American won a gold medal in downhill and a bronze in super-G at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in 2010, and another bronze in downhill at the Pyeongchang Games in 2018.

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