Lindsey Vonn Will Retire After the 2018-19 World Cup Season

Lindsey Vonn celebrating the 2018 Winter Olympics bronze medal. Photo by Tom Lovelock/SilverHub/REX/Shutterstock

Lindsey Vonn, one of the most accomplished alpine ski racers of all time, had decided to put an end on her successful career after 2018-19 World Cup season. Vonn delivered the news on Thursday.

Physically, I’ve gotten to the point where it doesn’t make sense,” – said Vonn. “I really would like to be active when I’m older, so I have to look to the future and not just be so focused on what’s in front of me.”

The 34-year-old also said that she will go through with her decision even if she doesn’t break the all-time World Cup wins record. The current record holder Ingemar Stenmark has 86 wins, while Vonn has a total of 82 wins.

If I get it (the record), that would be a dream come true,” – she added. “If I don’t, I think I’ve had an incredibly successful career no matter what. I’m still the all-time winningest female skier.

During her career, Lindsey Vonn managed to win four World Cup championships, becoming only the second female skiers to achieve this feat. She also won one gold and two bronze Olympic medals alongside two World Championship golds and three silvers, which makes her the most successful American ski racer in history.

Vonn would have probably had an even more successful career if it wasn’t for injuries which caused her to miss significant time during several seasons, most notably in 2013 and 2014.

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