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 highly decorated American alpine ski racer, renowned for her exceptional achievements in the sport. She secured four World Cup overall championships in 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2012. A defining moment in her career was winning the gold medal in downhill at the 2010 Winter Olympics, marking a historic first for an American woman. Vonn dominated the World Cup circuit, achieving a record eight season titles in downhill, five in super-G, and three consecutive titles in the combined (2010–2012). In 2016, she surpassed Ingemar Stenmark to claim her 20th World Cup crystal globe title, setting an overall record for both men and women. She holds the third highest super ranking among all skiers.

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

October 18, 1984: Lindsey Vonn Born

On October 18, 1984, Lindsey Caroline Vonn (née Kildow) was born. She is an American alpine ski racer.

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1999: Mentored by Picabo Street

In 1999, Picabo Street became Kildow's mentor in skiing and was impressed with her knack for following the fall line.

2005: Winning a Cow

In 2005, after winning a downhill race at Val d'Isère, Lindsey Vonn was offered a pregnant Tarine cow, named Olympe.

September 29, 2007: Marriage to 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: Winning a Goat

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

2010: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition Appearance

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

November 2011: Announcement of Divorce

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

January 9, 2013: Finalization of Divorce

On January 9, 2013, Lindsey Vonn's divorce from Thomas Vonn was finalized.

2014: Winning a Calf

In 2014, Lindsey Vonn won a calf in Val d'Isère and, as of 2014, she owned a small herd of cows on the farm.

2015: Founding of Lindsey Vonn Foundation

In 2015, Lindsey Vonn founded the Lindsey Vonn Foundation, which provides "essential enrichment and sports-based scholarships and empowerment programs to girls from underserved communities" across the United States.

2016: Second Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition Appearance

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

December 7, 2017: Statement on Representing the President

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

May 6, 2018: Appearance on Drop the Mic

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

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October 2018: Announcement of Retirement

In October 2018, Lindsey Vonn announced that she would retire from competition at the end of the 2018-19 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup season, regardless of whether she broke Ingemar Stenmark's record for World Cup race victories. She explained that she needed to focus on her long-term physical health.

2018: 2018 Winter Olympics Performance

At the 2018 Winter Olympics, Lindsey Vonn tied for 6th in the women's super-G and won the bronze medal in the women's downhill. She dedicated her Olympic races to her grandfather, a Korean War veteran who died the previous November, competing with his initials on her helmet. She scattered some of his ashes near the men's downhill racing course.

January 2019: Consideration of Immediate Retirement and Season Debut

In January 2019, Lindsey Vonn made her season debut at Cortina d'Ampezzo, finishing 15th and 9th in the two downhills. After failing to finish the super-G, she considered retiring immediately. On February 1, she announced that she would retire after the 2019 World Championships taking place in Sweden.

August 23, 2019: Engagement to P. K. Subban Announced

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

December 2019: Proposing to P. K. Subban

In December 2019, Lindsey Vonn announced that she proposed to P. K. Subban.

2019: Release of HBO Documentary

In 2019, HBO released a documentary about Lindsey Vonn entitled Lindsey Vonn: The Final Season.

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2019: Retirement Announcement

In 2019, Lindsey Vonn announced her retirement from competitive skiing due to injuries.

2019: Third Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition Appearance

In 2019, Lindsey Vonn posed for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition once more.

2019: Retirement from Ski Racing

Lindsey Vonn retired from ski racing in 2019, holding a record of 82 World Cup victories.

May 2020: Purchasing Villa

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

October 21, 2020: Joining 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.

November 20, 2020: Hosting The Pack on Amazon Prime Video

On November 20, 2020, Lindsey Vonn hosted the single season canine reality competition series The Pack, which premiered on Amazon Prime Video. Her own dog, Lucy, accompanied her on the show.

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