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Vonn's Podium Streak Continues Amidst Italian Skiing Success
17 Jan
Summary
- Lindsey Vonn secured a podium finish in her fifth downhill race this season.
- Nicol Delago was poised for her first World Cup victory on home snow.
- The Milan Cortina Winter Games are less than three weeks away for Italy.
Lindsey Vonn, at 41, has extended her remarkable podium streak, securing a third-place finish in Saturday's downhill race in Tarvisio, Italy. This marks her fifth podium appearance in as many downhill events this season, demonstrating consistent high performance as the Milan Cortina Winter Games approach.
Competing on home snow, Italy's Nicol Delago was a strong contender for her inaugural World Cup victory, showing promising form after also leading training sessions. Delago's strong showing, alongside Vonn's continued success, highlights the Italian team's momentum with the Winter Games, which begin on February 6, 2026, fast approaching.
The Tarvisio downhill, held for the first time in 15 years, presented challenging conditions with fog impacting visibility. Despite this, Delago and Vonn navigated the course effectively, with Vonn increasing her lead in the downhill standings and moving up to third overall. The women's Olympic downhill event is scheduled for February 8, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo.
