Lindsey Vonn

Lindsey Vonn is among the most decorated alpine ski racers in history, known for her exceptional achievements, extensive individual accolades, and return to competitive skiing. After making her World Cup debut in 2000 at age 16, Lindsey Vonn quickly established herself as a formidable talent in alpine skiing. Her early career saw her earn a silver medal in downhill at the Junior World Championship in 2003, followed by her first World Cup podium with a third-place finish in downhill at Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, in 2004. The same year, Vonn secured her first World Cup victory in Downhill at Lake Louise, signaling her rapid ascent in the sport.

Her comeback has already yielded impressive results, with Vonn securing a second-place finish in a Super-G World Cup event in Sun Valley in March 2025, her first podium in seven years. Beyond her unparalleled racing career, Vonn established The Lindsey Vonn Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to empowering girls from underserved communities. She remains an active advocate for women’s sports, notably investing in the Utah Royals National Women’s Soccer League team. Throughout her storied career, Vonn has amassed a remarkable 82 World Cup victories, 138 World Cup podiums, seven World Championship medals, and 20 World Cup titles, solidifying her status as one of the most decorated athletes in alpine skiing history.