“My Coaches All Gained at Least 10 lbs”: Lindsey Vonn Recalled Her ‘Secret Weapon’ During 2010 Olympics

Three-time Olympic medalist Lindsey Vonn is popular for her overpowering skills in alpine skiing. The 2010 Vancouver Olympics is one of the most prominent competitions in her life; her first season after breaking up with pro golfer Tiger Woods.

Skiing was introduced to Vonn by her grandfather Don Kildow during her childhood days. She made her Olympic debut at the 2002 Winter Olympics when she was only 17. Since then, the athlete never looked back or slacked off from her routine and goals.

In season 3 of Running Wild with Bear Grylls, Von revealed her top-most secret that might have added to her victory during the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.

Vonn’s secret to 2010 victory might leave you in shock

Running Wild with Bear Grylls is undoubtedly one of the shows where celebrities and athletes spilled a lot of inside stories. Lindsey Vonn was invited as a guest in the show in episode 5 of season 3. There, the star skier ended up talking about banana bread, which apparently was a catalyst for her triumph of that season.

“I made a lot of banana bread,” said the Olympic champion. “I think my coaches all gained at least 10 lbs.”

Although her dating life has had several fluctuations, her professional life was mostly in balance. Furthermore, Vonn’s performance didn’t deteriorate even after splitting with her ex-boyfriend, Tiger Woods. According to her, the season after her divorce was the best season in her entire career.

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The athlete never failed to impress fans with her performance. It was an easy-breezy task for Vonn to take over their hearts in no time.

Lindsey Vonn speaks about the pressure faced by Olympians

Taking part in the Olympics and facing the world is not everyone’s cup of tea. While many athletes successfully overcome their fear and show their talent, plenty back off too.

In the same vein, skiing queen Lindsey Vonn shed some light on the topic. During any such huge competition, her defense mechanism is to “totally shut myself off”.

“It took me three Olympics to figure it out … the whole world is watching you, and there’s a reason why people that are expected to win at the Olympics usually don’t. It’s just too much pressure.” she opened up to Grylls.

Although Vonn found her way to stay focused, many find it back-breaking to deal with the Olympics. It’s not easy since it took three years for the athlete to figure a way out.

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Minnesota’s skiing belle always presented her iconic self both in and outside the skiing court. Even now, the athlete is a constant source of inspiration for many after retiring in 2019 due to injuries.