“Those 90 seconds changed my life” – Lindsey Vonn found her Olympic idol at age 9

In the world of alpine skiing, there are few skiers as influential as Lindsey Vonn. She has long dominated the sport and established herself as a sports legend. Like everyone else, she had a role model that helped launch her career and launch her foundation. It is none other than Picabo Street; the legendary skier who won a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics.

Having a role model like her, she said spending time with her paved the way for her career in alpine skiing. Thus, she spoke about her experience of meeting the sensational skier.

Lindsey Vonn reveals her role model

As everyone has their own role models, it’s great to see Vonn talking so happily about Street. The legend met Street at an autograph study location, and it was the experience of meeting the 1998 Olympic gold medalist that paved the way for Vonn’s founding.

“Picabo Street was my idol growing up. I met her as a student autograph when I was nine. Those 90 seconds changed my life. Because of her, I wanted to be an Olympian, and I went home that that night and I told my dad I wanted to go to the Olympics. We made a 10-year plan and we did it. I started the Lindsey Vonn Foundation in 2015, based on my experience with Picabo Street when I was nine,” Vonn said.

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The Lindsey Vonn Foundation distributes scholarships and programs for children. It helps them achieve their goals through various programs. Apart from meeting her to start with her foundation, she also influenced her to start a career in skiing.

A true champion

Vonn won her first Olympic gold medal at the Vancouver Olympics in 2010 and became part of the illustrious clan. However, she suffered devastating injuries that derailed her career for a time. Still, Vonn returned to the Olympics in 2018 winning her third Olympic medal.

The kind of impact a world-class athlete gives to young children is nothing short of amazing. Teaching them to dream big, Vonn set goals at a very young age. To sum up, with her foundation, she helps the rest of the children to be inspired like her. A great initiative from Lindsey Vonn.