Lindsey Vonn, born Lindsey Caroline Kildow on October 18, 1984, in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a former American alpine ski racer widely considered one of the sport’s greatest female athletes. Raised in the cold, snow-laden climate of Minnesota along with her four siblings, Vonn’s early exposure to skiing came through her father, Alan Kildow, a former competitive skier who introduced her to the sport at the age of two.
Initially training under coach Erich Sailer in Minnesota, Vonn later moved to Vail, Colorado, in the late 1990s to pursue more rigorous training opportunities. At just 14 years old, she made headlines by winning the slalom at Italy’s prestigious Trofeo Topolino in 1999, becoming the first American female skier to achieve that distinction.
Vonn’s ascent in competitive skiing was swift. She represented the United States at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah, when she was only 17. The following year, she further proved her potential by capturing a silver medal at the Junior World Championships.
One of Vonn's career-defining moments came during the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada, where she won a gold medal in the downhill and a bronze in the Super-G event. This achievement made her the first American woman to win Olympic gold in downhill skiing. Her success was not limited to the Olympics—Vonn also clinched four overall World Cup titles and is recognized for holding the record for the most World Cup victories by a female skier, with 82 wins.
Heading into the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea, Vonn was in strong form with three consecutive downhill victories. Although she showed promise in the Super-G event, a late mistake placed her sixth. She went on to earn a bronze medal in the downhill race before retiring following the conclusion of the Games, closing an illustrious career marked by perseverance and excellence.
Vonn’s personal life attracted media attention, particularly her high-profile relationship with golf legend Tiger Woods. The two publicly announced their relationship in March 2013 and separated amicably in May 2015, citing conflicting schedules as the reason.
Prior to her relationship with Woods, Vonn was married to fellow skier Thomas Vonn from 2007 to 2011. After her separation from Woods, she was involved with NFL assistant coach Kenan Smith. Vonn confirmed the relationship publicly through Instagram in November 2016. Although the couple made several public appearances together, their relationship ended shortly thereafter.
According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, Lindsey Vonn has an estimated net worth of $8 million. Her legacy transcends her financial success; she is widely praised for her mental toughness, athletic prowess, and trailblazing role in women’s sports. Even after retirement, Vonn remains active in promoting skiing and empowering young female athletes through her foundation and public engagements.
| Birth Date: | 18 Oct, 1984 |
| Age: | 35 yrs |
| Occupations: | Alpine skier |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Saint Paul |
| residence: | Saint Paul |
| Education: | University of Missouri System University of Missouri |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American alpine skier |
| Spouse: | Thomas Vonn[2007-2013] |
| Net Worth 2020: | 6 million |
| Net Worth 2021: | 12 million |
