Lindsey Vonn, born on October 18, 1984, in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a former American World Cup alpine ski racer. She competed from 2000 to 2019, participating in four Winter Olympics and winning three medals, including gold in downhill at the 2010 Vancouver Games.
Vonn's career includes 82 World Cup victories, second only to Ingemar Stenmark's record of 86. She clinched four overall World Cup titles and 16 discipline titles, including a record eight in downhill. Vonn also secured eight World Championship medals, with two golds in 2009.
Lindsey Vonn's Olympic Medals
Vonn competed in four Winter Olympics during her career, winning three medals:
| Year | Location | Event | Medal |
| 2010 | Vancouver, Canada | Downhill | Gold |
| 2010 | Vancouver, Canada | Super-G | Bronze |
| 2018 | Pyeongchang, South Korea | Downhill | Bronze |
Vonn's gold medal in the downhill at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics was a historic achievement, as she became the first American woman to win Olympic gold in that event.
Her bronze medal in the downhill at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics, won at the age of 33, made her the oldest female medalist in alpine skiing Olympic history.
Lindsey Vonn’s Medals Breakdown
World Championships
Vonn competed in seven World Championships between 2005 and 2019, winning eight medals:
| Year | Location | Event | Medal |
| 2009 | Val d'Isère, France | Downhill | Gold |
| 2009 | Val d'Isère, France | Super-G | Gold |
| 2007 | Åre, Sweden | Downhill | Silver |
| 2007 | Åre, Sweden | Super-G | Silver |
| 2011 | Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany | Downhill | Silver |
| 2015 | Beaver Creek, USA | Super-G | Bronze |
| 2017 | St. Moritz, Switzerland | Downhill | Bronze |
| 2019 | Åre, Sweden | Downhill | Bronze |
Her final World Championship medal in 2019 was particularly notable, as it made her the oldest woman to win a medal at a world championship at age 34.
World Cup
Vonn's World Cup career was extraordinarily successful, with a total of 82 race victories. Her medal count in the overall World Cup standings is as follows:
| Medal | Count |
| Gold (1st place) | 4 |
| Silver (2nd place) | 3 |
| Bronze (3rd place) | 1 |
In addition to her overall titles, Vonn won a couple of discipline titles:
| Discipline | Gold (1st place) |
| Downhill | 8 |
| Super-G | 5 |
| Combined | 3 |
Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic Appearances
Vonn participated in four Winter Olympics:
2002 Salt Lake City, USA
2006 Turin, Italy
2010 Vancouver, Canada
2018 Pyeongchang, South Korea
She could not compete in the 2014 Sochi Olympics due to a knee injury.
Lindsey Vonn’s Records & Achievements
Most World Cup race victories by a woman (82)
Most World Cup downhill victories (43)
Most World Cup super-G victories (28)
Most World Cup Crystal Globe titles in a single discipline (8 in downhill)
One of only six women to have won World Cup races in all five alpine skiing disciplines
First American woman to win Olympic gold in downhill
Oldest woman to win an Olympic medal in alpine skiing (age 33)
Oldest woman to win a medal at the Alpine World Ski Championships (age 34)
Lindsey Vonn's Olympic Journey
Vonn's Olympic journey began at the age of 17 when she competed in the 2002 Salt Lake City Games. Although she didn't win a medal, she finished 6th in the combined event.
In 2006, Vonn faced misfortune in Turin. She suffered a crash during training that resulted in hospitalisation, competing just days later, she finished 8th in the downhill.
The 2010 Vancouver Olympics marked the pinnacle of Vonn's Olympic career. Even after sustaining a shin injury that threatened her participation, she powered through to win gold in the downhill and bronze in the super-G.
Vonn missed the 2014 Sochi Olympics due to a knee injury, a significant setback in her career. However, she made a big return for her final Olympic appearance in 2018 at Pyeongchang, where she won bronze in the downhill at the age of 33.
FAQ's On Lindsey Vonn’s Medals
A. Lindsey Vonn's career includes 4 World Cup overall championships, 82 World Cup race victories, 3 Olympic medals, and 8 World Championship medals. She also received Colorado Athlete of the Year and Laureus Sportswoman of the Year.
A. Lindsey Vonn competed in four Winter Olympics (2002, 2006, 2010, 2018), winning 3 medals. Her most notable achievement was becoming the first American woman to win Olympic gold in downhill skiing at the 2010 Vancouver Games.
A. While Vonn held the record for most World Cup wins by a woman with 82, Shiffrin has since surpassed this, achieving 96 wins as of 2024.
A. Yes, Lindsey Vonn was inducted into the Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2024.
