Lindsey Vonn

Olympic Champion

Alpine Ski Racer / World Cup Champion / Olympic Gold Medalist

Born: October 18, 1984 | Nationality: American

Athlete Sports Icon

Professional Insight: Lindsey Vonn is considered one of the greatest alpine skiers of all time, holding multiple World Cup records.

Career Highlights

1World Cup Victories

82 World Cup wins (female record)

Second only to Ingemar Stenmark's 86 wins overall

2Olympic Achievements

2010 Olympic downhill gold medalist

First American woman to win Olympic downhill

3World Championships

2 World Championship gold medals

2009 downhill and 2019 downhill

4Season Titles

4 overall World Cup championships

2008, 2009, 2010, and 2012 seasons

5Discipline Records

28 downhill victories (all-time record)

Most successful female downhill skier in history

Professional Insight: Vonn dominated speed events (downhill and super-G) but was also competitive in combined events throughout her career.

1Early Life

Began skiing at age 2 in Minnesota

Moved to Colorado at age 12 for better training

2Training

Known for intense training regimen

Often trained with men's teams for competition

3Injuries

Overcame multiple serious injuries

Including knee surgeries and broken bones

1Records

Holds multiple records in women's skiing

Most World Cup wins in a single season (2009-10)

2Inspiration

Role model for female athletes

Advocated for equal prize money in skiing

3Retirement

Retired in 2019 due to injuries

Final race was 2019 World Championships

4Post-Career

Active in broadcasting and business

Works as skiing analyst for NBC Sports

Professional Insight: Vonn's determination through injuries and her competitive longevity make her one of skiing's most inspirational figures.