Lindsey Vonn may have stepped away from competitive skiing, but she’s proving she hasn’t lost her athletic edge. Just weeks after announcing her retirement, the Olympic champion stunned fans when Sports Illustrated released behind-the-scenes shots from her latest Swimsuit Issue photoshoot. The 40-year-old-year-old flaunted her toned physique in a Boomerang clip posted to Instagram, followed by a revealing white bikini look she shared with her own followers.
This isn’t Vonn’s first appearance in the iconic magazine—she previously graced its pages in 2010 and 2016. Despite closing the chapter on her legendary skiing career, Vonn admitted in a recent Glamour interview that adjusting to life after retirement has been difficult. “When I couldn’t ski the way I wanted, I knew it was time,” she said, revealing that a series of injuries and surgeries forced her decision.
Still, she insists she has no regrets, calling her career “beyond successful” and emphasizing that she never gave up, even in her toughest moments. In the same profile, Vonn opened up about the intense scrutiny she faced during her career, particularly after her 2013 divorce from fellow skier Thomas Vonn.
She recalled how critics often dismissed her as “too old, too broken, or not good enough,” but instead of letting the negativity break her, she used it as motivation. “The haters made me stronger,” she said, adding that every comeback became more rewarding because of the doubt she overcame. Away from the slopes, Vonn has fully embraced her new chapter.
From dazzling appearances at events like the Vanity Fair Oscar Party to her glamorous return in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, the Minnesota-born star continues to shine. While she may have retired her skis, Lindsey Vonn remains as confident, resilient, and inspiring as ever.
