Lindsey Vonn is a four-time Olympic gold medalist made her debut in 2002 at just 17 years old. With eight World Championship medals, she crafted her way to success. But this did not come easy for her. As a result after retiring, Lindsey has offered to be a financial godmother to the upcoming female ski racers.
Throughout her career, Vonn faced many obstacles and challenges. A financial concern was one of these obstacles; she understands how difficult it was for Alpine ski racers to earn a living.
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Lindsey Vonn becomes a financial godmother
Lindsey has contributed greatly to many worthy causes as one of the most talented ski racers. During her childhood and the beginning of her career, she learned several valuable financial lessons. In 2018, Vonn came forward to help the forthcoming skiers.
During one episode of Chase and digital media company Uninterrupted’s show, Kneading Dough, Vonn recites the difficulty of a skier. She told Maverick Carter, “If you are not in the top five or 10 in the world, you are struggling to not have to get a second job.”
Lindsey also discussed the gender gap in asking for pay equity, stating that it does not adequately account for the needs of female skiers. She revealed her thoughts about bringing women forward by saying, “Get women in ski racing more publicity and give them the push they need to make more money.”
Additionally, she explained to Carter that she does not enjoy being the best female but would like to be the best of all time without mentioning the word female. “I literally am not going to stop skiing until I reach that mark,” Vonn concluded.
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Her financial accomplishments
Vonn has successfully broken all barriers and stereotypes associated with athletes. It is noteworthy that she won a whopping $264,000 prize in 2018 due to her talent. In kneading dough, she explained how her father’s advice on financial stability had helped her.
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During her career, Vonn had endorsement deals with notable brands such as Red Bull, Rolex, and Under Armour. To maintain a long-term relationship with a company, she always deals with the company that suits her personality. As a result of Lindsey’s efforts, she has achieved everything she desired and hoped to do the same for future athletes.
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