Celebrity Biographies
Lindsey Vonn Biography
| Date of Birth: | 1984, October 18 |
|---|---|
| Years: | 36 years old |
| Nation of birth: | United States of America |
| Name | Lindsey Vonn |
| birth name | Lindsey Caroline Vonn |
| nick’s name | The Don, Don Don, Kildon |
| Dad | Linda Anne (ne Krohn) |
| Mother | Alan Lee Kildow |
| Nationality | American |
| Place of birth / city | St. Paul, Minnesota, United States |
| ethnicity | White |
| Profession | Athletic |
| Hair color | Blonde |
| face color | White |
| body measurements | 34-25-35 |
| breast size | 34 inches |
| waist size | 25 inches |
| hip size | 35 inches |
| Shoe size | 9 (US) |
| Married to | Thomas Vonn (2007-2011) |
| Divorce | 2011 |
| Brothers | Laura Kildow, Reed Kildow, Dylan Kildow, Karin Kildow |
Lindsey Vonn is an American alpine ski racer who holds the title of four-time World Cup Overall Champion . Similarly, she is the all-time leader in World Cup race wins . In 2010, Vonn won the Downhill Olympic Gold Medal becoming the first American woman to win and the same year, she received the Laureus Sportsperson of the Year Award and was also the United States Olympic Committee Sportsperson of the Year . She is also an author and has written a book. ‘Strong Is the New Beautiful ‘, which was a New York Times Best-Seller for Sports Books in October 2016.
Early life and education of Lindsey Vonn
Lindsey Caroline Vonn ( Lindsey Caroline Kildow ) was born on October 18, 1984, in Saint Paul, Minnesota to her father Linda Anne (née Krohn) and mother Alan Lee Kildow . Her zodiac sign is Libra, which defines her personality as gentle and kin
Vonn spent her childhood in the Twin Cities metropolitan area in Burnsville, Minnesota . His parents are of Norwegian descent. She has four siblings: Laura Kildow, Reed Kildow, Dylan Kildow, Karin Kildow .
Vonn started skiing from the age of two and was helped by her father, who won a junior national title before a knee injury at the age of 18 . Vonn met Olympic gold medalist ski racer Calle Picabo at the age of 10 , whom she considers her hero and role model. At the end of The Nineties , she went to Colorado to train for several years before her family moved to Vail, Colorado .
Vonn went to the University of Missouri High School and attended an online program through the university’s Center for Distance and Independent Study .
Lindsey Vonn’s career
At age 17 she was qualified for the 2002 Summer Olympics in Salt Lake City and finished the combined event in sixth place.
After that, she became one of the most celebrated female skiers in the United States. As a specialist in sprint events, she earned 78 World Cup victories mainly in downhill and Super-G races from 2008 to 2018 . She was so passionate and dedicated that she won consecutive overall. She won World Cup championships in 2008 , 2009 and 2010 , she finished second in 2011 , then won again in 2012 .
Similarly, Vonn was the #1 World Cup -ranked downhill runner from 2008-2016 , except in 2014 , when she tore the ACL in her right knee.
In 2010 , despite suffering a shin injury before the Olympics, she rebounded to win a gold medal in the women’s downhill, becoming the first American to win. Back in 2014 , she missed the Sochi Olympics due to injury.
We present you a video in which Lindsy Vonn achieved her 78th victory in the FIS Ski World Cup in super-G in Val d’Isere, France, 2017.
Lindsey Vonn returned to winning ways, taking her 78th FIS Ski World Cup victory in super-G in Val d’Isere, France, 2017. She bounced back again to win a bronze medal in the downhill at the Olympic Games. 2018 in PyeongChang, South Korea . Some of the prestigious titles of her are given below:
| Title | Medals and position | Year | Competition held in |
| olympic experience | Gold (Downhill) and Bronze (Super-G), DNF (Slalom, Giant Slalom, Combined) | 2010 | Vancouver |
| 6th ( combined ), 32nd North Dakota (Slalom) | 2002 | Salt Lake City | |
| 7th ( Super -G), 8th ( downhill ), 14th ( slalom ), DNF (giant slalom) | 2006 | Turin | |
| Bronze (Downhill), 6th ( Super-G), DNF (Alpine Combined) | 2018 | PyeongChang | |
| world championship experience | Bronze (downhill), 5th ( combined), DNF (super-G) | 2017 | Altenmarkt, Garmisch-Partenkirchen |
| 4th ( downhill and medley), 9th ( super -G), DNF (Slalom) | 2005 | Bormio, Italy, | |
| Silver (downhill and super-G), DNF (Slalom) | 2007 | Are, Sweden | |
| Gold (super-G), Gold (downhill), DNF (Slalom) | 2009 | Val d’Isere, France | |
| 7th ( Super -G), silver (downhill), DNF (combined) | 2011 | Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany | |
| DNF (Super-G) | 2013 | Schladming, Austria | |
| Bronze (super-G), 5th ( downhill ), 14th ( slalom ), DNF (combined) | 2015 | Vail/Beaver Creek, Colorado |
In addition to athletics, Vonn also runs the Lindsey Vonn Foundation , which helps girls obtain scholarships for education and athletics. The foundation also offers several camps for girls with activities like yoga and hiking, as well as the chance to meet Vonn.
She is also a writer and wrote a book titled ‘ Strong is the New Beautiful ‘, offering her advice on fitness, eating and strength, in October 2016 . The book was a New York Times bestseller in the sports section.
Lindsey Vonn Net Worth
Lindsey Vonn has completed 79 wins of her ski career which has cemented her name in the record books. Two Olympic medals, one gold and one bronze and a host of world championship hardware along with a bronze in the downhill event are some of her earnings.
It is unclear how much his net worth is in 2018, but according to Forbes’ 2013 list, his income was $3 million. Vonn has earned over 8,000 for her amazing performance at the International Ski Federation in 2018 .
Being the top performing skier, she earned over 2,947 for her performances in the 2012 season . She eventually made over 0,000 or 0,000 in the last few years except 2014 as she suffered the knee injury. She, however, came back and won over 1,800 and became the top performer of the year. 2016 .
Vonn also made a handsome sum of money from his book. Strong is the New Beautiful , a book featuring her advice on fitness, eating and strength, in October 2016 . Loud Is New Beautiful was a New York Times sports betting best-seller that month.
Vonn also runs the Lindsey Vonn Foundation , which is dedicated to helping girls obtain scholarships for education and athletics. The foundation also offers several camps for girls with activities like yoga and hiking, as well as the chance to meet Vonn
Vonn’s other main source of income is his many endorsement deals, including Red Bull, Beats by Dre, Rolex, Oakley, Hershey, Proctor & Gamble, GoPro, and Under Armour.
Their endorsement deals are clearly visible in a number of ways. He wears a Red Bull helmet while competing and a Red Bull beanie on the podium. As a brand ambassador for Proctor & Gamble, she has posted videos on her Instagram page of herself advertising her Bounty paper towels.
Speaking of his assets, Vonn has two houses in California and Colorado .
In 2018, she has listed her West Hollywood California home for $3.8 million (which she bought 2016 for $3.55 million). About 20 miles north of Sherman Oaks is her new California home, which she bought for $2.6 million in September 2017 . Her home has four bedrooms and five bathrooms that has a contemporary style and an impressive kitchen and master suite.
Vonn also has three dogs.
Lindsey Vonn’s boyfriend, affair and relationship
Lindsey Vonn was once a married woman, but a former downhill ski racer is dating her boyfriend, NHL player PK Subban. The couple started dating in December 2017 and still share the strong bond of love.
When Vonn was 17 , she met former US alpine ski racer Thomas Vonn who is 9 years her senior at her Olympic debut at the 2002 Salt Lake Games. Thomas began helping Lindsey in her career and they became very close. The couple dated for six years and got married in September 2007.
After the marriage, Thomas began to turn his attention to his wife’s career by becoming her coach, advisor, manager and ‘sports psychologist’. Vonn forgot to invite her father to her marriage, causing their relationship to break up. She didn’t talk to her father for 6 years. The couple later divorced in 2011.
Vonn often mentions that her ex-husband’s guidance and moral support helped her become the greatest American runner in history.
In 2012, Vonn met Tiger Woods at a charity event. The couple soon began dating, and she began to prioritize her relationship over her career, which resulted in her poor performance in the 2013 and 2014 seasons. In May 2015 , Vonn and Tiger announced their amicable separation after three years of dating.
Their current relationship is not known to the public, but it seems to be centered around their foundation and career.
Lindsey Vonn age, height and other facts
Lindsey Vonn is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in). She has a balanced weight of 62 kg (136 lbs).
As of 2019, Vonn is 34 years old.
Vonn is a US citizen and of mixed ethnicity.