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Skier Profile: Lindsey Vonn

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Lindsey Vonn

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Lindsey Vonn Personal History:

Ski Team: U.S.A
Birthdate: October 18, 1984
Hometown: Vail, CO

Lindsey Vonn Career Highlights:

At the 2009 Alpine racing season end Lindsey Vonn had been crowned Super G, Downhill and Overall FIS World Cup Champion.

During the 2009 season she became winningest female ski racer in American history.

Lindsey was also the Overall and Downhill FIS World Cup champion for 2008.

Lindsey Vonn World Championship Skiing:

At the the 2009 World Championships at Val d'Isere, France, Lindsey finished 1st in Downhill and 1st in Super G, DNF in Slalom and DSQ in Super Combined.

At Are, Sweden in 2007 Lindsey was 2nd in Downhill and 2nd in Super G, DNS in Slalom and DSQ in Super Combined.

In 2005 at Santa Caterina, Italy she finished in 4th in Downhill, 4th in Combined, 9th in Super G and DNF in Giant Slalom.

Lindsey Vonn Olympic Skiing:

In the 2006 Olympics, Lindsey Vonn was 7th in Super G, 8th in Downhill. At the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City, she finished 6th in the Combined.

Lindsey Vonn Competition History:

Lindsey Vonn 2009 Ski Racing Season
Lindsey Vonn's 2009 ski season competition results and history.

Lindsey Vonn Competition History
Lindsey Vonn's competition results and history, including results for the Olympic Winter Games, FIS World Ski Championships, and FIS World Cup.

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