Vonn

Vonn is a surname. The best-known bearer is Lindsey Vonn (born 1984), an American former alpine ski racer who competed on the World Cup circuit from 2000 to 2019. She specialized in the speed events of downhill and super-G and is widely regarded as one of the most successful female ski racers in history. Vonn won four overall World Cup titles (2008, 2009, 2010, 2012) and achieved numerous World Cup race wins and discipline titles. She also earned Olympic medals, including a downhill gold at the 2010 Vancouver Games, and continued to compete at a high level in subsequent Games before retiring in 2019.

Vonn’s career is noted for its longevity and consistency, as well as her impact on the visibility of American skiing. She set several records in the sport and became a prominent figure in sporting media, endorsements, and public appearances. Beyond competition, she has pursued charitable work, authoring a memoir that discusses her career, injuries, and comebacks, and engaging in philanthropic initiatives related to youth sports and education. Her prominence in the sport helped inspire a new generation of skiers and contributed to broader interest in alpine skiing in the United States.

In addition to Lindsey Vonn, the surname Vonn is not widely centered on other individuals in public life, making her the primary association for the term in contemporary athletics.