The American amazes and wins with almost a second’s advantage over the surprising Austrian Egger, who started with bib number 27. Goggia fourth. “Milan-Cortina? Yes, now the Games are a goal,” said Lindsey.

Extraordinary Lindsey Vonn. At 41, the American wins the St. Moritz downhill in 1’29“63 ahead of the surprising Austrian Magdalena Egger, who started with bib number 27. Third place went to another Austrian, Puchner (1’30”79). Fourth was Italy’s Sofia Goggia in 1’31, who after a slow start finished with a great recovery. The other Italians: Laura Pirovano 8th together with Germany’s Kira Weidle-Winkelmann, Nicol Delago 11th. The others lagged behind.

In St. Moritz, the American wrote another page, perhaps the most memorable, in her endless career: a feat for the American skier who returned to success by becoming the “oldest” World Cup winner, surpassing Federica Brignone’s record. The last time she stood on the top step of the podium (her 82nd time) was in Aare in March 2018. Then, in 2019, Vonn said goodbye to competitive skiing with a dream record: four World Cups, 16 discipline cups, one Olympic gold medal, and two world titles.

Her words—  “I never stopped believing in myself,” Vonn told Swiss channel RTS. “I am very happy and excited.” In tears on the podium, she said, “I have worked really hard over the last 12 months to rediscover what I knew I was capable of, and today I think I proved it to everyone.” “The Milan-Cortina Games? They are obviously my goal,” she added, “and if I start like this, then I think I’m on the right track.”