Lindsey Vonn is one of the most renowned alpine skiers in history.
Born on October 18, 1984 in St. Paul, Minnesota
Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, in the United States, she reigned over women’s alpine skiing for more than ten years.
Highlights of Lindsey Vonn ‘s career:
- Alpine Skiing World Cup: Vonn has triumphed in the overall World Cup standings on four occasions (2008, 2009, 2010 and 2012). Known for her versatility, she has excelled in all alpine skiing disciplines, including downhill, super-G, giant slalom and slalom.
- World Championships: she won several gold medals at the Alpine Skiing World Championships, her performances being particularly remarkable and confirming her status as world champion.
- Olympic Games: At the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, Vonn won gold in the downhill, becoming the first American woman to achieve this feat in the discipline.
- Retirement and legacy: Having announced her retirement in 2019, Vonn has closed an extraordinary career marked by resilience and determination, despite injury. She is widely admired for her mental strength and perseverance.
In addition to her sporting achievements, Lindsey Vonn has also made her mark as a media personality and ambassador for alpine skiing, helping to popularize the sport and inspiring many young female skiers around the world.
