"I proved everyone wrong"- Lindsey Vonn opens up about emotional podium moment while returning to skiing after six years

Lindsey Vonn opened up about being emotional after registering a podium position at the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup finals in Idaho. The American athlete finished second in the Super G and became the oldest Alpine skier to finish in the top three positions in the World Cup.

Vonn decided to make a professional comeback after undergoing a partial knee replacement surgery in April 2025 to treat recurring issues with her knee. The American athlete underwent a rehabilitation program and made a swift recovery to the slopes, intending to improve and compete in the upcoming winter Olympic Games in 2026.

Despite initial struggles in her comeback, Lindsey Vonn did not lose her motivation and focused on getting used to the competition as well as making improvements as she proceeded further. After several appearances, she finally finished second and got emotional on the podium during the victory ceremony.

Lindsey Vonn made an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and expressed her thoughts about the moment. The American athlete shared that she was emotional recalling her journey and expressed how a lot of people doubted her ability when she announced her decision to make a comeback.

" You know this is kind of a crazy comeback. I have a titanium knee. I am forty-one. I already had the record for the oldest Olympic medalist at thirty-three. I think some people were a little bit skeptical of my comeback, but you know, when I got the silver medal at the last World Cup, it was just like the Olympics for me. I did it for myself. I knew I could do it, but so many people said that I couldn't. I proved everyone wrong. I proved myself I could," she said.(2:44 onwards)

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Edited by Adityan Pillai