Lindsey Vonn Retires from World Cup Skiing
Legendary Skier Ends Career with Historic Triumph
Vonn, the most successful female alpine skier in history, concluded her career with a downhill win at the World Championships in Åre, Sweden.
Lindsey Vonn, the American ski racer who has dominated the sport for over a decade, announced her retirement from World Cup skiing on February 10, 2019. Vonn's retirement comes after a storied career that has seen her win 82 World Cup races, four overall World Cup titles, and three Olympic medals.
Vonn's final race was a fitting end to her remarkable career. She won the downhill race at the World Championships in Åre, Sweden, beating out her closest rival, Mikaela Shiffrin, by over a second. The victory gave Vonn her 82nd World Cup win, moving her past Ingemar Stenmark as the all-time leader in World Cup victories.
Vonn's retirement is a major loss for the sport of skiing. She has been one of the most dominant and successful skiers in history, and her absence from the World Cup circuit will be felt by fans and competitors alike. However, Vonn's legacy will continue to inspire young skiers for years to come.
In a statement released after her retirement, Vonn said, "I have always said that I would ski until I couldn't win anymore, and I can't win anymore. I have given everything I have to this sport, and I am proud of what I have accomplished. I am excited to see what the next chapter holds for me, but I will always cherish the memories I have made on the World Cup circuit."
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