As 2025 draws to a close, American alpine skiing icon Lindsey Vonn has reflected on a year of extraordinary achievements both on and off the snow, expressing deep gratitude for the overwhelming support she’s received.
The 41-year-old Olympic champion, who made a stunning comeback to World Cup racing after a partial knee replacement and years of retirement, capped her season by officially qualifying for the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics — marking what she calls her fifth and final Games.
Beyond the slopes, Vonn shone brightly in the media world, adorning the covers of prestigious publications including Time magazine (highlighting her resilient return), SNOW magazine’s High Season 2025/26 issue (in an elegant all-white snowy ensemble), the winter edition of Outside magazine (showcasing her in classic athleisure), and others like Players and the final U.S. edition of Red Bulletin.
In a heartfelt social media post, Vonn shared: “From dominating the pistes to gracing magazine fronts with ease ✨ I’m incredibly thankful for everyone’s encouragement throughout this year 🙏🏻❤️”
Vonn described the multiple cover features as “pinch me” moments, adding, “There have been a lot of surreal highlights this year… but these covers are pretty unbelievable. Grateful to those who believed in me and made it all possible.”
Her remarkable 2025 — filled with podium finishes, Olympic qualification in downhill, and glamorous photo shoots — underscores Vonn’s enduring appeal as one of skiing’s greatest stars, blending athletic prowess with off-snow charisma as she builds momentum toward her Olympic farewell.
