A biography for Lindsey Vonnhasn’t been written yet.
“I want to show America who I am and inspire young kids.”
“My mom is really tough.”
“In the winter, I'm always in Europe. July and September are New Zealand and Chile camps. I'm always on the road.”
“A part of me is missing when I can't ski, but I've learned there's more to define me and make me happy, like stand-up paddling and Jet Skiing - things I'd never done before. Or being with people I love and just enjoying life.”
“Setbacks motivate me.”
“Tiger Woods makes me a better athlete.”
“I ski very aggressively, and the angles that I create with my body are similar to some of the male racers.”
“I want to be known for my athletic achievements, not my celebrity.”
“I never thought my face would be on the cover of a Red Bull Six Pack.”
“I'm not an idiot; I try not to look, but I see what people say about me on Facebook. I see other things written. But I don't care.”
“I want to keep pushing the limits to see what's possible. That's the nice thing about ski racing - no one is stopping you from going faster.”
“I get up early, but it doesn't mean I like getting up early.”
“Vail's a very important place for me. Everyone kind of took me in and accepted me in that town, and they still have to this day. I wouldn't be a downhill skier if I hadn't been there.”
“I'm not trying to get five medals. I'm not trying to be Michael Phelps.”
“I feel like winning a world championship was a hurdle I had to get over.”
“I try to eat on the healthier side, but baked goods are hard to resist. I just love sweet things.”
“Just in general, staying healthy and active is important.”
“My crazy training-and-competition schedule leaves very little time to focus on my hair.”
“The Olympics are what I work for. They're why I spend so much time in the gym.”
“I have a little Nintendo DS, and I play these brain games that are supposed to stimulate your mind.”