Lindsey Vonn (born October 18, 1984) is a 41-year-old American alpine ski racer from Saint Paul, Minnesota, known for skiing very fast in downhill and Super-G races. She first trained and raced with the Ski & Snowboard Club Vail before joining the U.S. Ski Team. Her biggest achievement is winning four World Cup overall championships and an Olympic gold medal in downhill, making her one of the greatest skiers ever.
Lindsey Vonn: Dominating Skiing Career
Lindsey Vonn started her World Cup skiing career at just 16 and became one of the most successful alpine skiers ever. She won 84 World Cup races across various events, including downhill and Super-G.
She also won four overall World Cup titles and three Olympic medals, including a downhill gold in 2010. After retiring in 2019 due to injuries, she surprised fans by returning to competitive skiing again in 2024.
| Year | Major Results & Achievements |
|---|---|
| 2002 | Winter Olympics debut (age 17); 6th place in Combined |
| 2003 | World Junior Championships – Silver (Downhill) |
| 2004 | First World Cup podium; first World Cup win (Lake Louise Downhill); Junior Worlds Silver + Bronze |
| 2005 | First World Championships: two 4th-place finishes |
| 2006 | Winter Olympics; crashed in training, finished 8th in Downhill; won U.S. Olympic Spirit Award |
| 2007 | World Championships – 2 Silver medals (Downhill, Super-G) |
| 2008 | Won the Overall World Cup title; Downhill season title |
| 2009 | Overall World Cup title; World Championship Gold (Downhill, Super-G) |
| 2010 | Overall World Cup title; Olympic Gold (Downhill) + Bronze (Super-G) |
| 2011 | World Championships – Silver (Downhill); Overall World Cup runner-up |
| 2012 | Won 4th Overall World Cup title; multiple discipline titles |
| 2013 | World Championships crash and major knee injury; still won Downhill season title |
| 2014 | Missed the Sochi Olympics due to injury |
| 2015 | Big comeback season; World Championships Bronze (Super-G); Downhill & Super-G titles |
| 2016 | Record World Cup season titles; reached 20 crystal globes |
| 2017 | Returned from arm injury; World Cup Downhill win |
| 2018 | Winter Olympics Bronze (Downhill) |
| 2019 | World Championships Bronze; retired from skiing |
| 2023 | First woman to ski the Streif (non-competitive) |
| 2024 | Announced comeback; returned to racing |
| 2025 | World Cup podium; became the oldest World Cup Downhill winner |
| 2026 | Qualified for the Winter Olympics; ACL injury before Games |
Lindsey Vonn: Personal Life Facts
Lindsey Vonn has had an eventful personal life alongside her skiing fame. She married fellow skier Thomas Vonn in 2007, but they divorced in 2013 after four years. She later dated famous golfer Tiger Woods from 2013 to 2015, and then NFL assistant coach Kenan Smith.
In 2018, she began a relationship with NHL player P.K. Subban, and they got engaged, but later broke up. She also dated entrepreneur Diego Osorio until 2025. Vonn once owned cows she won at races for fun. Her mother died in 2022 from ALS, a serious illness.
Lindsey Vonn: Documentary and Media Appearances
Lindsey Vonn is not only famous for skiing but also for many media appearances. She was featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition in 2010 with other Winter Olympians. She appeared again in 2016, wearing creative body paint, and returned once more in 2019. In 2010, she ranked 59th in Maxim’s Hot 100 list.
In 2018, she showed her fun side by joining a rap battle on the TV show Drop the Mic. HBO released a documentary in 2019 called Lindsey Vonn: The Final Season. In 2020, she hosted Amazon’s dog-competition show The Pack with her dog Lucy.
Lindsey Vonn: Net Worth
Lindsey Vonn is not only a skiing champion but also earns money from many different sources. By early 2026, her estimated net worth is usually reported to be around $14 million, though some reports suggest higher. She earned about $2 million in career prize money from World Cup races and Olympic results.
Most of her income comes from endorsements and sponsorships with brands like Red Bull, Under Armour, Rolex, Oakley, GoPro, and Beats by Dre. She also earns through TV shows, documentaries, hosting work, and media appearances. On top of that, she has made smart real estate investments in places like Vail, California, and Florida, which also add to her wealth.
