A closer look at the defining struggles that shaped Lindsey Vonn's life and career.
Lindsey Vonn is a highly decorated American World Cup alpine ski racer. She boasts four World Cup overall championships, placing her among the top female skiers alongside Annemarie Moser-Pröll and Mikaela Shiffrin. Vonn secured three consecutive titles from 2008 to 2010 and another in 2012. A highlight of her career includes winning the gold medal in downhill at the 2010 Winter Olympics, a first for an American woman. She holds a record eight World Cup season titles in downhill, five in super-G, and three consecutive titles in the combined (2010-2012). In 2016, Vonn surpassed Ingemar Stenmark's record by winning her 20th World Cup crystal globe title.
February 13, 2006: Downhill Training Run Crash
On February 13, 2006, at her second Winter Olympics, Kildow crashed in the second training run for the downhill race in San Sicario, Italy, and was hospitalized.
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December 2009: Bruised Arm Injury
In December 2009, Vonn sustained a bruised arm after a crash during the opening run of the World Cup giant slalom.
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November 2012: Giant Slalom Results
In November 2012, Vonn showed illness with marginal results in giant slalom and skipping a pair of slalom races.
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November 20, 2013: Vonn Re-injures Right Knee During Training
On November 20, 2013, Lindsey Vonn re-injured her right knee, straining it and partially tearing her ACL after a crash during training.
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December 21, 2013: Vonn Re-injures Right Knee While Skiing in France
On December 21, 2013, Lindsey Vonn re-injured her right knee while skiing in France, leading to her decision not to compete in the 2014 Winter Olympics.
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2013: Crash at World Championships
During the 2013 World Championships in Schladming, Austria, Vonn crashed in the super-G and was airlifted to a nearby hospital, sustaining significant knee injuries.
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2013: Injury and Missed Season
Lindsey Vonn missed most of the 2013 season due to injuries.
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January 7, 2014: Vonn Announces She Will Not Compete in 2014 Winter Olympics
On January 7, 2014, Lindsey Vonn announced that she would not compete in the 2014 Winter Olympics due to re-injuring her right knee on December 21, 2013.
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November 11, 2016: Vonn Fractures Humerus Bone in Training Crash
On November 11, 2016, Lindsey Vonn announced that she had severely fractured the humerus bone of her right arm in a training crash and underwent surgery to repair the bone.
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2019: Retirement Announcement
In 2019, Lindsey Vonn announced her retirement from competitive skiing, citing injuries.
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