After 82 World Cup wins, 20 World Cup titles, three Olympic medals and seven World Championship medals, Lindsey Vonn is retiring from professional ski racing.
The 34-year-old announced the decision in an emotional Facebook post, explaining that she had sustained too many injuries to continue in the sport.
“Over the past few years I have had more injuries and surgeries than I care to admit,” she wrote. “My body is broken beyond repair and it isn’t letting me have the final season I dreamed of. My body is screaming at me to STOP and it’s time for me to listen.”
Next week’s World Championships in downhill and Super-G will be Vonn’s last — but the star wows just as much on the red carpet as she does on the slopes.
Vonn dazzled at the 2018 Emmy Awards in September, stepping out in a feathered Christian Siriano dress and black ankle-strap Giuseppe Zanotti sandals.
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The athlete made a quick costume change before heading to HBO’s after-party.
She hit the red carpet in a leggy red dress by Hamel. She completed her look with beige sandals by Alexandre Birman.
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Vonn made an even more daring sartorial decision at the Kids’ Choice Sports Awards this July.
She stood out in a sequined jumpsuit that had multicolored stripes, which she paired with strappy sandals.
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Another stellar moment came at the Academy of Country Music Awards in April 2018, where the Olympian popped in a bold yellow ensemble.
She wore a canary-yellow Christian Siriano gown that consisted of a turtleneck top and a tulle skirt. While her shoes were mostly hidden underneath the voluminous gown, Vonn revealed a pair of white sneakers.
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At the 2017 ESPYs, Vonn proved that even a little black dress need not be boring.
The Under Armour ambassador commanded attention in a feather Monique Lhullier minidress with see-through detailing. For footwear, she selected strappy black sandals with sparkly heels.
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