“A Role Model To Me”: Emotional Lindsey Vonn Pens Down Tribute to Women Who ‘Truly Shaped’ Her Journey to GOAT Status

Back in 2019, Lindsey Vonn bid farewell to her legendary Alpine skiing career at the World Championships after securing a bronze in downhill. That decision of Vonn to retire while being at the top of the game once again spoke of her exceptional strength and grit. Over 15 years, Vonn etched her name in the annals of history with a remarkable record of 82 World Cup victories, 20 crystal globes, and 43 downhill victories. However, the journey to becoming one of the greatest athletes of all time was not as easy as it may seem.

On the road to excellence, Lindsey Vonn endured numerous setbacks, including multiple surgeries. But Lindsey’s unwavering dedication and family’s support have helped her come through tough times. Therefore, to thank all these impactors, Lindsey opts for Women’s Day as an opportunity to acknowledge women whose presence in her life has moved her the most.

Lindsey’s way of celebrating women’s day

On the occasion of World Women’s Day, Lindsey Vonn took to her Instagram and posted a carousel of pictures of her along with her mom and grandmom. Alongside the pictures, she penned, “Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate women…Often times we don’t realize the impact people have until you take a moment to really look back at what has truly shaped you.“

She continued, “I’m lucky, I had an incredibly strong Mother and Grandmother whose example I followed….they had grit! Strong, smart, at many points undervalued, but unrelenting in their ability to be positive and bring joy to others.” Alongside, Vonn also spoke of her inspiration from the sporting world.

Lindsey extended the post to honor her role model and one of the best tennis stars in the USA, Billie Jean King. In the same Instagram post, she penned, “@billiejeanking was a role model to me long before I ever met her. My Dad would tell me stories of the battle of the sexes and how women were strong enough to beat men. And I also have to say thank you to my Dad for teaching me that. Now, as a friend, Billie Jean continues to have an impact on me and the world.” 

Understandably, it is because of the unwavering support and the “immeasurable impact” of Lindsey’s role model and family that Lindsey stands as a formidable force in the sporting world. She has proved it time and again.

Lindsey Vonn’s triumph over adversity

Lindsey Vonn’s illustrious career in Alpine Skiing has been a testament to her grit and unwavering strength forged through years of overcoming adversity. A knee injury that struck her back in 2013, made her go under the knife ten times till now. As 19 screws finally fixed that, Lindsey again returned to the operation table for a knee replacement surgery. Lindsey’s grit once again showed up after the surgeries at the Carolina Herrera show last year.

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In a short dress, her scar from the surgery was very much visible. But Lindsey did not attempt to conceal that. The 2 times bronze and 1-time Olympic gold medalist, even after retirement, remains active on the slopes and off that. With her actions, she has repeatedly proven that she is not the one to dodge the problems. She takes them head-on to alleviate them from her way. On the occasion of Women’s Day, the secret behind Vonn’s legendary resilience seems to have finally been uncovered!

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