Lindsey Vonn's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Lindsey Vonn. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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.

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1982: Mahre's American Single Season Record

In 1982, Phil Mahre set an American single season record.

1983: Tamara McKinney

In 1983 Tamara McKinney won the overall World Cup Title

1994: Hilary Lindh Wins

In 1994, Hilary Lindh of Alaska won the downhill in Vail.

1999: Cadets Slalom Events

In 1999, Kildow and Will McDonald became the first American athletes to win the "Cadets" slalom events in Italy's Trofeo Topolino di Sci Alpino.

March 4, 2003: Junior World Championship Silver Medal

On March 4, 2003, Kildow earned a silver medal in downhill in the Junior World Championship at Puy Saint-Vincent, France.

March 24, 2004: U.S. Alpine Championships Silver Medalist

On March 24, 2004, Kildow was the downhill silver medalist at the U.S. Alpine Championships at Mt. Alyeska Resort, Girdwood, Alaska.

December 2004: Maiden Victory

In December 2004, Kildow secured her maiden victory at Lake Louise, Alberta.

2007: World Championships Medals

In 2007, Kildow earned her first "big race" medals with silver in both downhill and super-G at the World Championships in Åre, Sweden.

2007: World Championship Silver Medals

In 2007, Lindsey Vonn won silver medals at the World Championships.

2008: First World Cup Overall Championship

In 2008, Lindsey Vonn secured her first World Cup overall championship, making her the second American woman to achieve this feat.

2008: Overall World Cup Title

In 2008, Lindsey Vonn won the overall World Cup title and the World Cup season title in the downhill.

October 2009: Skieur d'Or Award

In October 2009, Vonn was awarded the Skieur d'Or Award for her performances during the previous season.

2009: Second World Cup Overall Championship

In 2009, Lindsey Vonn won her second World Cup overall championship.

2009: World Championship Gold Medals

In 2009, Lindsey Vonn won two World Championship gold medals.

2010: Third World Cup Overall Championship

In 2010, Lindsey Vonn secured her third consecutive World Cup overall championship.

2010: 2010 Female Athlete of the Year

In 2010, Vonn was named by the Associated Press as 2010 Female Athlete of the Year.

2011: Wins in Lake Louise

Between December 2-4, 2011, Lindsey Vonn won all three races in Lake Louise, Alberta.

2011: World Championship Silver Medals

In 2011, Lindsey Vonn won silver medals at the World Championships.

2011: Overall Championship

In 2011, Maria Riesch was the overall champion.

2011: Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year

In 2011, Vonn received the Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year award.

January 2012: World Cup Victories

In January 2012, Vonn continued with further victories.

2012: Fourth World Cup Overall Championship

In 2012, Lindsey Vonn won her fourth World Cup overall championship.

2012: Won Fourth Overall World Cup Title

In 2012, Vonn won her fourth Overall World Cup Title.

2013: Sweeping Races

In 2013, Vonn sweeping all three races in Lake Louise, Alberta.

2013: World Cup Season Title

Lindsey Vonn achieved a World Cup season title in 2013.

December 6, 2014: Vonn Wins World Cup Downhill Race at Lake Louise

On December 6, 2014, Lindsey Vonn made her comeback to the top of the podium, winning the women's World Cup downhill race at Lake Louise, Alberta, in only her second race back.

January 2015: Vonn Ties and Overtakes World Cup Wins Record

In January 2015, Lindsey Vonn tied and then overtook Austrian Annemarie Moser-Proell for the most World Cup wins ever.

March 18, 2015: Vonn Claims World Cup Downhill Title

On March 18, 2015, Lindsey Vonn won the last World Cup downhill race at Meribel, France, and claimed the World Cup downhill title for the seventh time.

2015: Vonn Wins Bronze Medal at 2015 World Championships

At the 2015 World Championships in Vail / Beaver Creek, Colorado, Lindsey Vonn won a bronze medal in the super-G, placed 5th in the downhill race, and 14th in the giant slalom race.

2015: World Cup Season Title

Lindsey Vonn achieved a World Cup season title in 2015.

2016: 20th World Cup Crystal Globe Title

In 2016, Lindsey Vonn won her 20th World Cup crystal globe title, surpassing Ingemar Stenmark's record.

2018: Vonn Wins Bronze Medal in Women's Downhill at 2018 Winter Olympics

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.

January 2023: Shiffrin Surpassed Vonn's Record

In January 2023, Mikaela Shiffrin surpassed Lindsey Vonn's record of 82 World Cup victories.