Lindsey Vonn is an American alpine ski racer known for her achievements in international competitions. She secured four World Cup overall championships between 2008 and 2012 and became the first American woman to win a gold medal in downhill at the 2010 Winter Olympics. Vonn has set several records in her sport, including eight World Cup season titles in downhill, five in super-G, and three consecutive titles in the combined event. In 2016, she surpassed Ingemar Stenmark's record by winning her 20th World Cup crystal globe, the highest total for any skier.