Career Timeline of Lindsey Vonn: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Lindsey Vonn made an impact.

Lindsey Vonn is a celebrated American World Cup alpine ski racer, renowned for her remarkable achievements in the sport. She has secured four World Cup overall championships, placing her among the top female skiers alongside Annemarie Moser-Pröll and Mikaela Shiffrin. Vonn's accomplishments include winning the gold medal in downhill at the 2010 Winter Olympics, marking a historic moment for American women's skiing. She holds a record eight World Cup season titles in downhill, five in super-G, and three consecutive titles in the combined. In 2016, she surpassed Ingemar Stenmark to claim her 20th World Cup crystal globe title, an all-time record for both men and women.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

November 2024: Announcement of Comeback

On 14 November 2024, Lindsey Vonn announced she was coming out of retirement and returning to competitive skiing after having a successful knee replacement surgery seven months earlier which stopped the pain that had led to her retirement.

December 2024: World Cup Comeback in St. Moritz

In December 2024, Lindsey Vonn made her comeback to the World Cup in St. Moritz, Switzerland, finishing 14th in the Super-G.

December 2024: Return to Competitive Skiing

In December 2024, Lindsey Vonn returned to competitive skiing after a successful knee replacement surgery, finishing 24th out of 45 skiers in a downhill race at the FIS Fall Festival at Copper Mountain, Colorado.

March 2025: First World Cup Podium in Seven Years

On 23 March 2025, Lindsey Vonn achieved her first World Cup podium in seven years, finishing second in the super-G at the season finals in Sun Valley, Idaho.

2025: Continued World Cup Competition and Injuries

In 2025, Lindsey Vonn continued to compete in the World Cup, achieving sixth place in a downhill race and fourth in a Super-G in St. Anton. She crashed while training for the downhill in Cortina d'Ampezzo, sustaining minor injuries, and expressed her desire to compete until the Olympic Games in Cortina d'Ampezzo, planning to end her career there.