Lindsey Caroline Vonn is an American retired World Cup Alpine Ski racer. Vonn’s career includes four World Cup overall championships, positioning her among the top female skiers alongside Annemarie Moser-Pröll and Mikaela Shiffrin. She secured three consecutive titles from 2008 to 2010 and added another in 2012.
In 2010, Vonn won the gold medal in downhill at the Winter Olympics becoming the first American woman to achieve this feat. In 2016, she claimed her 20th World Cup crystal globe title surpassing Swedish legend Ingemar Stenmark's record of 19. Vonn is one of only six women to have won World Cup races in all five alpine skiing disciplines including downhill, super-G, giant slalom, slalom, and super combined. Her career tally of 82 World Cup victories stood as a women's record until January 2023, when Shiffrin surpassed it. Only Shiffrin and Stenmark with 86 victories have more wins than Vonn.
Along with her Olympic gold and bronze medals, Vonn's accolades include two World Championship golds in 2009 and three silver medals in 2007 and 2011. Her contributions to American skiing earned her the Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year award in 2011 and the United States Olympic Committee's Sportswoman of the Year title.
Lindsey Vonn’s Weight
Lindsey Vonn weighs around 72 kg (158 lbs). Given Vonn’s height and weight, her BMI is around 24 which is considered perfect for a ski racer.
Lindsey Vonn's Physical Attributes
| Height | 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 meters) |
| Weight | 72 kg (158 lbs) |
| Date of Birth | October 18, 1984 |
| Birthplace | St .Paul, Minnesota, United States |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
Lindsey Vonn’s Height
Lindsey Vonn stands 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 meters) tall. Being a taller skier, Vonn has an advantage in downhill ski racing because she uses longer skis which help stabilize her higher center of gravity and give her more leverage to drive the ski. Longer skis also help her push out of the snow more easily making it easier to turn and float on the snow.
Lindsey Vonn’s Age
Lindsey Vonn is currently 39 years old. She was born on October 18, 1984, in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. Vonn won her first Olympic gold medal at the age of 25 at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics in Downhill and her first World Championship medal at the age of 22 at the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2007 in Downhill and Super-G.
FAQ's On Lindsey Vonn weight
A. Lindsey Vonn has a speed of up to 100 kilometers per hour (about 62 miles per hour).
A. Lindsey Vonn has won four women's overall World Cup Championships.
A. Vonn was married to Olympic skier Thomas Vonn for four years and later dated Woods for nearly three years before they broke up in 2015.
A. Lindsey Vonn was born to Linda Krohn and Alan Kildow.
