Lindsey Vonn Undergoes Knee Replacement Surgery Retired American ski racer Lindsey Vonn has undergone yet another knee surgery. This time, the 39-year-old elected to undergo knee replacement surgery, after issues with her right knee resulting from several injuries during her career never really were fixed sufficiently by previous surgeries. During knee replacement surgery, parts of the damaged knee are replaced with implants, in Vonn’s case titanium […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 10, 2024 0 Comments
Lindsey Vonn to Have Knee Replacement Surgery Former Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn is gearing up for knee replacement surgery, as she recently revealed during an Instagram Q&A. This is not her first experience under the knife; Vonn has undergone multiple knee surgeries since her 2019 retirement. “I recently did a prep surgery for a knee replacement. Hope to have the next surgery this spring.” – Lindsey Vonn […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 10, 2023 1 Comment
Former American Ski Racer Lindsey Vonn Undergoes Knee Surgery Ex-ski racer Lindsey Vonn has undergone another knee surgery. The extent of her knee injuries from competitive ski racing had forced Vonn in 2019 to retire, who admittedly found it harder and harder to bounce back from each injury. The 38-year-old posted from the hospital pre- and post-op and seemed in good spirits. According to her own story, the surgery […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | July 26, 2023 0 Comments
Gucci Collaborates With Top Ski Gear Manufacturers and Lindsey Vonn for the Gucci Vault Altitude Line Gucci Vault has launched a line of high-end designer ski gear that combines the unique Gucci aesthetic with the state-of-the-art technology from leading ski gear companies. Vault is Gucci’s experimental concept store that showcases vintage and new pieces by established and up-and-coming designers and showcases exciting collaborations. Vault Altitude is Gucci’s unique winter line of unique and sometimes quirky pieces […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 25, 2023 1 Comment
[VIDEO] Lindsey Vonn Becomes 1st Ever to Ski the World’s Most Dangerous Slope in the Dark American queen of speed Lindsey Vonn fulfills a lifetime dream by becoming the first woman to ski the legendary Streif in KitzbĂĽhel, the most notorious downhill course in the world – and the first ever to dare to do so at night. Related: VIDEO: Is The Streif the World’s Most Dangerous Downhill Course? SnowBrains | January 20, 2023 0 Comments
[UPDATED] Lindsey Vonn vs Mikaela Shiffrin: Who Is The Best Female Ski Racer? *Originally published in March 2020. Updated Jan 10, 2023. Two of the biggest names in ski racing history, Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin are constantly compared to see who really is the best female ski racer of the 21st century. In the light of Lindsey Vonn’s retirement a year ago, today we’re comparing their careers to decide once and for […] Industry News Lucy Ferneyhough | January 10, 2023 15 Comments
Lindsey Vonn ‘Really Happy for Mikaela’ as Shiffrin Ties With Her for World Cup Victories Following Mikaela Shiffrin’s 82nd World Cup Victory over the weekend that brought her level with Lindsey Vonn as the best female skier ever, Vonn responded with a statement saying she is happy for Mikaela and expects her to go on and not only surpass her own record but Ingemar Stenmark’s all-time record of 86 victories and beyond. Related: Mikaela Shiffrin […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 9, 2023 0 Comments
Mikaela Shiffrin Ties Lindsey Vonn’s World Cup Record With Win #82 Mikaela Shiffrin tied Lindsey Vonn’s women’s World Cup skiing record with her 82nd win today in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia today. “I was so nervous this run. I have a rash on my face I was so nervous. I don’t know why, maybe a little bit was because of 82. I just really wanted to ski well, and I did. It […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 8, 2023 3 Comments