Date of Birth: October 18, 1984
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Biography
Lindsey Vonn, born Lindsey Caroline Kildow, is an American former World Cup alpine ski racer on the US Ski Team. She was born on October 18, 1984, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Vonn is widely considered one of the greatest female ski racers in the history of the sport. She began skiing at an early age, showing prodigious talent from the start. Vonn’s career is marked by her aggressive style, resilience, and a series of remarkable comebacks from injuries. She made her World Cup debut at the age of 16 and quickly began to make a name for herself with her speed and fearlessness on the slopes. Vonn’s career highlights include winning four overall World Cup championships in 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2012. She also won gold in the downhill at the 2010 Winter Olympics, making her the first American woman to do so. Throughout her career, Vonn faced numerous injuries, including serious knee injuries that required multiple surgeries. Despite these setbacks, she consistently fought her way back to the top of the sport. She retired from competitive skiing in February 2019 with 82 World Cup victories, the most by any female skier and second only to Ingemar Stenmark of Sweden among all skiers.
5 Interesting Facts about Lindsey Vonn
1. Lindsey Vonn is one of only six women to have won World Cup races in all five disciplines of alpine skiing.
2. She has a total of 82 World Cup victories, making her the most successful female ski racer in history.
3. Vonn won the gold medal in the downhill at the 2010 Winter Olympics, becoming the first American woman to achieve this feat.
4. She authored an autobiography titled “Strong Is the New Beautiful” which was published in 2016.
5. Lindsey Vonn has appeared in various media and television programs, including a role in the HBO series “The Pack.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Lindsey Vonn
1. “When you fall, get right back up. Just keep going, keep pushing it.”
2. “I think the most important thing is to keep active and to hope that your mind stays active.”
3. “I always try to give more than I take. That’s just my nature.”
4. “The most important thing is to be confident and true to yourself.”
5. “Skiing is not just a sport, it’s a way of life.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Lindsey Vonn’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $12 million.
Children
Lindsey Vonn does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Lindsey Vonn’s Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindsey_Vonn
2. [Lindsey Vonn on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/lindseyvonn/
3. [Lindsey Vonn’s profile on the Olympic website](https://www.olympic.org/lindsey-vonn
4. [Lindsey Vonn Foundation](https://www.lindseyvonnfoundation.org/
