Lindsey Vonn, the three-time Olympic medallist retired alpine skiing racer’s success story, doesn’t seem to stop anytime soon. Her spirit to explore and expand her horizons are a few traits that make her an extraordinary personality. Her thirst to challenge her records in every aspect of life is not an easy feat. Notably, keeping the right people close help in maintaining such a habit. Most importantly, that person is Dwayne Johnson for Vonn.
A great friend pushes you to be your best. Lindsey found such a friend in Dwayne Johnson, A.K.A ‘The Rock’. Starting from being on the cover of Sports Illustrated to collaborations and sending voice memos, he has been her go-to person for making a difference in her life. A throwback video of Lindsey and her ex-fiance working out in the Iron Paradise with the Rock himself shows the camaraderie the two share.
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Lindsey Vonn and her paralyzing experience in Iron Paradise
In the video, Lindsey and her ex-fiance PK are seen chanting “I’m paralyzed” referring to the intense workout session the Rock curated for her. Although she finds herself privileged to work out with the giant, it goes without saying that every moment is a test of her potential.
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‘Name a better workout partner. I’ll wait.’ This caption sums up how much the skiing legend enjoys working out with the Rock. Her smile and glee illustrate vividly the fulfillment she gets after a great workout. Well, can you believe all it took was just a question to find a friendship of that sort?
The Rock’s gym, the Iron Paradise is filled with several heavy-weight equipments. The skiing racer said on a talk show that she worked out in the gym often when he was not there. Talking about training with the former wrestler, she said, “It’s such a treat to be able to be in the gym with him.”
The friendship story – destiny’s choice?
The cool workout partners started their friendship when the WWE star was in the Sports Illustrated interview. The question popped, “Could anyone keep up with you in the gym?” He said it was Lindsey. She was shocked and delighted to learn that he mentioned Lindsey’s name, of all the names in the world.
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She said, “He’s really been a great friend and a great mentor since then.” The skiing champion also said that she had learned a lot from him. Talking more about her trainer buddy, she said, “He’s always been someone I can call anytime, which is pretty outstanding.” Also, she elaborated that The Rock was everything seen on the TV and in movies and summed it up, “He’s just the nicest human.”
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In fact, Vonn gave Dwayne the idea of doing a women’s line under the brand “Under Armour”. Apparently, when Johnson and Under Armour were working on Project Rock, the unstoppable Lindsey called him up and said, “I was like, if you’re going to do women’s, we should do it together.” They were on board within a month.
Their friendship and collaboration sound like things that were destined to be. Significantly, they are supportive and appreciative of each other, giving us friendship goals. What do you think?