Childhood and Education Journey of Lindsey Vonn in Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Lindsey Vonn. From birth to education, explore key events.

Lindsey Vonn is a decorated American World Cup alpine ski racer, renowned for her exceptional achievements. She secured four World Cup overall championships, placing her among the top female skiers alongside Annemarie Moser-Pröll and Mikaela Shiffrin. Notably, she achieved three consecutive titles from 2008 to 2010, and another in 2012. Vonn made history by winning the gold medal in downhill at the 2010 Winter Olympics, a first for an American woman. She also 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 to achieve a record 20 World Cup crystal globe titles. She holds the third-highest super ranking of all skiers, male or female.

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October 18, 1984: Lindsey Vonn's Birth

On October 18, 1984, Lindsey Caroline Vonn (née Kildow) was born. She later became a celebrated American World Cup alpine ski racer.

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1999: Street's Marvel at Kildow's Skiing

In 1999, Picabo Street watched Kildow ski for the first time, marveling at her knack for following the fall line.

2005: Vonn Wins a Pregnant Cow

In 2005, after winning the downhill at Val d'Isère, Lindsey Vonn was offered a pregnant Tarine cow. She chose to keep it and named it Olympe, arranging for a farmer in Austria to care for it.

September 29, 2007: Lindsey Kildow Marries Thomas Vonn

On September 29, 2007, Lindsey Kildow married fellow 2002 Olympian and former U.S. Ski Team athlete Thomas Vonn at the Silver Lake Lodge in Deer Valley, Utah.

2009: Vonn Wins a Goat

In 2009, Lindsey Vonn won a goat, which she gave to a farmer in Austria.

2010: Vonn Appears in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition

In 2010, Lindsey Vonn appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, which featured Olympians from the 2010 Winter Olympics. She also ranked 59th in Maxim's Hot 100 list that year.

November 2011: Lindsey and Thomas Vonn Announce Divorce

In November 2011, after four years of marriage, Lindsey Vonn and Thomas Vonn announced they would divorce.

2012: Vonn Meets Tiger Woods

In 2012, Lindsey Vonn met golfer Tiger Woods at a charity event before dating him from March 2013 until splitting up in May 2015.

January 9, 2013: Lindsey and Thomas Vonn Finalize Divorce

On January 9, 2013, the divorce between Lindsey Vonn and Thomas Vonn was finalized, after the couple announced they would divorce in November 2011 following four years of marriage.

March 2013: Vonn Begins Dating Tiger Woods

Lindsey Vonn began dating golfer Tiger Woods in March 2013 after meeting at a charity event in 2012.

2014: Vonn Wins a Calf and Owns a Small Herd

In 2014, Lindsey Vonn won a calf in Val d'Isère, which she kept. By this time, she owned a small herd of cows on a farm.

May 2015: Vonn and Woods Split Up

Lindsey Vonn and Tiger Woods ended their relationship in May 2015, after dating since March 2013.

2016: Vonn Begins Dating Kenan Smith

In late 2016, Lindsey Vonn began dating NFL assistant coach Kenan Smith, before splitting in November 2017.

2016: Vonn Appears in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition Again

Lindsey Vonn appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition again in 2016, wearing only bodypaint.

November 2017: Vonn Splits with Kenan Smith

In late 2016, Lindsey Vonn began dating NFL assistant coach Kenan Smith, before splitting in November 2017.

December 7, 2017: Vonn States She Won't Represent President Trump

On December 7, 2017, Lindsey Vonn stated in an interview that she would not represent President Donald Trump in the 2018 Winter Olympics and would not attend the White House reception if she won a gold medal, clarifying that she represents the people of the United States, not the leaders.

May 2018: Vonn Competes on Drop the Mic

On 6 May 2018, Lindsey Vonn appeared on the fourth episode of the second season of Drop the Mic, where she participated in a rap battle against Gus Kenworthy.

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June 2018: Vonn Starts Dating P. K. Subban

In June 2018, Lindsey Vonn started dating P. K. Subban, a defenseman in the NHL.

2018: Vonn Will Not Represent Trump in 2018 Winter Olympics

In December 2017, Lindsey Vonn stated she would not represent President Donald Trump in the 2018 Winter Olympics, clarifying that she would represent the people of the United States.

February 10, 2019: Subban Watches Vonn Win Bronze

On February 10, 2019, P. K. Subban traveled to Åre, Sweden, to watch Lindsey Vonn win a bronze medal in the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships Downhill.

August 23, 2019: Vonn and Subban Announce Engagement

On August 23, 2019, Lindsey Vonn and P. K. Subban announced their engagement.

December 2019: Vonn Proposes to Subban

In December 2019, Lindsey Vonn announced that she proposed to P.K. Subban, after Subban had proposed to Vonn on August 23, 2019.

2019: HBO Releases Documentary About Vonn

In 2019, HBO released a documentary about Lindsey Vonn entitled Lindsey Vonn: The Final Season, which covers her final World Championship season and her rise to fame.

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2019: Vonn Poses for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition

In 2019, Lindsey Vonn posed for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition for the third time.

May 2020: Vonn and Subban Purchase Villa in Beverly Hills

In May 2020, Lindsey Vonn and P. K. Subban purchased a villa in Beverly Hills for $6.75 million.

July 2020: Vonn Seeks Opinions on Interracial Relationships

In July 2020, Lindsey Vonn asked her followers on Twitter for their opinions regarding interracial relationships.

October 21, 2020: Vonn and Subban Join Angel City FC Ownership

On October 21, 2020, Lindsey Vonn and P. K. Subban were announced as members of the ownership group of Angel City FC, a Los Angeles-based team set to start play in the National Women's Soccer League in 2022.

November 20, 2020: Vonn Hosts The Pack on Amazon Prime Video

On November 20, 2020, Lindsey Vonn hosted the canine reality competition series The Pack, which premiered on Amazon Prime Video, featuring her dog Lucy.

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2021: Vonn Dates Diego Osorio

Since 2021, Lindsey Vonn has been dating Diego Osorio, co-founder of tequila company Lobos 1707.

August 2022: Vonn's Mother, Linda Krohn, Passes Away

In August 2022, Lindsey Vonn's mother, Linda Krohn, passed away after battling ALS for a year.

2022: Angel City FC Start Playing

Lindsey Vonn and P. K. Subban were announced as members of the ownership group of Angel City FC, a Los Angeles-based team set to start play in the National Women's Soccer League in 2022.