Olympic Gold Medallist in Skiing, 4x World Cup Championship Winner, Founder of The Lindsey Vonn Foundation & Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year

Lindsey Vonn is one of the greatest alpine skiers in sporting history, renowned for her Olympic success, record-breaking World Cup career and remarkable resilience in the face of adversity. Across a career spanning more than two decades, Lindsey secured Olympic gold and two bronze medals, won eight World Cup downhill season titles and became one of only six women to win World Cup races across all five alpine skiing disciplines. In 2025, she continued redefining longevity in elite sport by becoming the oldest female alpine skier to stand on a World Cup podium at 41 years old, while also competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. Today, Lindsey is equally respected as a broadcaster, businesswoman, philanthropist and motivational speaker.

Lindsey first competed at the Winter Olympics in 2002 at just 17 years old, announcing herself as one of skiing’s brightest young talents. Despite suffering serious injuries throughout her career, she demonstrated extraordinary determination, earning the U.S. Olympic Spirit Award after competing in the 2006 Winter Olympics only days after an injury. Her breakthrough performances came in 2007 when she won silver medals in both downhill and super-G at the World Championships, before claiming her first overall World Cup title in 2008. She went on to dominate the sport, winning multiple World Cup championships and Olympic medals, including downhill gold and super-G bronze at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Alongside her skiing career, Lindsey expanded into broadcasting as an NBC correspondent and analyst, attended Harvard Business School in 2021 and became a part-owner of Angel City FC and an Advisory Board Member for the National Women’s Soccer League.

Away from the slopes, Lindsey has built a powerful reputation in media, publishing and philanthropy. She founded the Lindsey Vonn Foundation in 2015 to empower young girls through education and mentorship initiatives. Her books ‘Strong Is the New Beautiful’ and ‘Rise: My Story’ both became New York Times bestsellers, while her HBO documentary ‘Lindsey Vonn: The Final Season’ offered an honest insight into the pressures of elite competition. Her achievements have earned numerous honours, including Colorado Athlete of the Year, Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year and the United States Olympic Committee’s Sportswoman of the Year. In 2016, People magazine named her one of 25 Women Changing the World.

A passionate advocate for mental health, Lindsey speaks candidly about pressure, setbacks, confidence and recovery. Her keynote talks combine lessons from elite sport with practical insights into leadership, resilience and sustaining performance under scrutiny. Drawing from experiences in sport, business and entertainment, she connects with audiences ranging from corporate leaders to aspiring athletes. Lindsey’s ability to turn personal challenges into motivational lessons makes her an engaging and highly impactful speaker for conferences, leadership summits and global events.

Why Hire Lindsey Vonn?

Lindsey Vonn is hired as a speaker for her exceptional perspective on resilience, peak performance and overcoming adversity at the highest level of sport. Combining Olympic success with experience in broadcasting, business, philanthropy and mental health advocacy, she delivers inspiring talks that resonate across industries. Lindsey shares honest insights into dealing with pressure, recovering from setbacks and maintaining motivation through constant challenges. Having appeared across major international media platforms and documentaries, she is a polished and engaging communicator who captivates audiences with stories of determination, leadership and achieving success in highly competitive environments.