Lindsey Vonn Fastest on St. Moritz Downhill First Training Run Ahead of 2025–26 Speed Season Opener
When it comes to ski racing, Lindsey Vonn—an iconic figure in U.S. Alpine skiing—knows the sport inside and out. The five-time Olympic champion recently asserted this in an exclusive chat with Olympics.com, and her early-season performance appears to reinforce that claim.
On Wednesday, December 10, Vonn clocked the fastest time in the initial downhill training session on the Corviglia course, posting 1:30.95 as the world prepares for the season’s opening speed races in St. Moritz, Switzerland (December 12–14). The 41-year-old American is no stranger to these slopes, having secured five World Cup wins here, his most recent in 2015.
It’s important to note that training runs don’t count toward qualification. Instead, they let racers read the course, understand snow conditions, and tune their gear. Skiers sometimes ease up near the finish, but posting a strong time in training can significantly boost a racer’s confidence ahead of competition.
Vonn’s pace put her ahead of Norway’s Kajsa Vickhoff Lie (+0.59) and two-time Olympic medalist Sofia Goggia (+0.71), who tied for third with France’s Laura Gauche.
The real measure lies in the start gate when the race begins on Friday, December 12—the first clear moment to gauge where athletes stand on the increasingly tight path toward the upcoming Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026.
Lindsey Vonn remains confident about Milano Cortina 2026, hinting at ambitions that suggest a continued pursuit of Olympic glory. Thoughts on how her veteran experience might shape the season, or predictions for the comeback path to Milano Cortina 2026, are welcome in the comments.
