Vonn wins World Cup downhill title ahead of Fenninger

Lindsey Vonn, of the United States, kisses the alpine ski, women's World Cup downhill's discipline trophy, at the World Cup finals as she celebrates in the finish area in Meribel, France, Wednesday, March 18, 2015. (AP Photo/Giovanni Auletta) Lindsey Vonn, of the United States, kisses the alpine ski, women's World Cup downhill's discipline trophy, at the World Cup finals as she celebrates in the finish area in Meribel, France, Wednesday, March 18, 2015. (AP Photo/Giovanni Auletta)

By Associated Press March 18, 2015 3 min read

MERIBEL, France (AP) – Lindsey Vonn won the World Cup downhill title for the seventh time after winning the last race in the discipline on Wednesday at the season-ending finals.

Her seven downhill titles and her 18th crystal globe are both records for women.

“It’s incredible after being out with two knee operations it is just amazing to be sitting where I am today,” the 30-year-old American said. “I’m so proud and happy and I really have to thank the people that supported me and got me back to where I am now.”

Vonn finished 0.24 seconds ahead of Elisabeth Goergl and .30 ahead of Nicole Hosp.

Austrian racer Anna Fenninger finished second in the downhill standings. She trailed Vonn by 35 points heading into the race, and failed to make an impact on the Roc de Fer course, finishing nearly one second behind Vonn in eighth place.