Lindsey Vonn may have been the center of attention in a hot-pink bikini, but an unexpected ocean discovery managed to outshine even her beach look.
The 40-year-old skiing superstar, who recently announced her return to competition after retiring in 2019, shared another striking beach photo while relaxing in a tropical destination. Fresh off rejoining the U.S. Ski Team for the World Cup, Vonn continues to remind fans why she remains one of the most decorated skiers in history, with three Olympic medals and 82 World Cup victories — a tally topped only by Mikaela Shiffrin.
But her latest Instagram post captured something far more surprising than her beach fit. Wearing hot-pink bikini bottoms and a white top, Vonn showed off an enormous starfish she found in the ocean, joking in the caption, “Stranger things have happened… ⭐.” The photos also highlighted the stunning scenery around her: clear blue waters and a picture-perfect beach.
Even after enduring multiple injuries throughout her career — including concussions, broken bones, and torn ligaments — Vonn remains in remarkable shape, as her beach photos continue to show. Still, her unusual ocean find ended up stealing the spotlight.
Two Olympic champions from Minnesota, Lindsey Vonn and Sunisa Lee, recently crossed paths at the New York City premiere of *F1 The Movie*, and a single photo quickly caught everyone’s attention — the dramatic difference in their heights.
Sunisa Lee, 22, arrived in a sparkling spaghetti-strap dress. Vonn, 40, who is based in Vail, Colorado while training for the 2026 Winter Olympics, showed up wearing a leather skirt and jacket with a corset underneath. When the pair posed together, Lee looked noticeably tiny beside Vonn, who stands at 5’10” compared to Lee’s 5 feet. Vonn captioned the image simply: “Two girls from Minnesota…”
Lee owns two Olympic gold medals from Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024, while Vonn earned her gold at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Despite the stark height contrast, both athletes commanded attention with their bold red-carpet looks.
Lindsey Vonn also celebrated a major milestone this week — 20 years as a Red Bull athlete. The event brought together several well-known figures, including Olympic gymnast Simone Biles.
Vonn arrived in a low-cut black top with a matching leather skirt and gold chain, while Biles wore a black leather dress and a diamond “Owens” necklace honoring her husband, NFL player Jonathan Owens. The pair posed together for a photo where their height difference was once again hard to miss: Vonn at 5’10” beside Biles, who stands at 4’8”.
Other guests included former NFL quarterback Matt Leinart, skateboarder Ryan Sheckler, and several more, as seen in Vonn’s Instagram carousel from the celebration.
In her caption, Vonn reflected on the milestone, writing: “When you have good people supporting you, the whole journey is so much better. Thank you for always believing in me… who would have thought I’d be here 20 years later.”
She closed with gratitude and excitement for the future — a fitting message for an athlete who continues to inspire.
