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OLYMPIC Gold Medalist Lindsey Vonn was one of the most elite ski racers in the sport during her time.

Her career stretched 19-years, winning four World Cup championships and competing in four Olympics.

 Lindsey Vonn
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Lindsey VonnCredit: EPA

Who is Lindsey Vonn?

Born October 18, 1984, Vonn was raised in Burnsville, .

She gravitated towards ski racing at a young age thanks to her father, Alan Kildow, who won a national junior title at the age of 18 before a devastating knee injury.

Vonn is one of only two female skiers to win four World Cup overall championships.

 Lindsey Vonn won an Olympic Gold Medal in the 20100 Olympic Games
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Lindsey Vonn won an Olympic Gold Medal in the 20100 Olympic GamesCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 The 36-year-old retired from professional skiing in 2019
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The 36-year-old retired from professional skiing in 2019Credit: Instagram @lindseyvonn

The 36-year-old, who started skiing aged just two, has a gold medal from the Olympic Games and two from the World Championships.

However, she missed several seasons due to injury so she worked as a correspondent for NBC News covering the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.

Vonn officially retired from the sport on February 10, 2019, at the age of 34.

What is Lindsey Vonn's net worth?

Throughout her 19-year skiing career, Vonn has amassed a net worth of $12million, reported.

 Vonn has amassed a $12million net worth
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Vonn has amassed a $12million net worthCredit: Refer to Caption
 Vonn was in a three year relationship with NHL player P.K. Subban
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Vonn was in a three year relationship with NHL player P.K. SubbanCredit: Instagram

Has she broken up with P.K. Subban?

Vonn and P.K. Subban have decided to call it quits.

The sports couple took to social media on December 29, to announce their separation.

The news came almost a year after Vonn said she had asked Subban to marry her.

"Over the past 3 years PK and I have had some incredible times together," Vonn .

"He is a kind, good man, and someone I respect a great deal. However, after much consideration we have decided to move forward separately. We will always remain friends and love each other immensely."

Subban shared a similar post,  "Lindsey is one of the most kind and caring people I know.

"I will always treasure our time as a couple together and the many laughs we shared."

Subban is an ice hockey defenseman for the New Jersey Devils of the NHL.

 On December 29, 2020, Vonn and Subban announced their separation
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On December 29, 2020, Vonn and Subban announced their separationCredit: Instagram

When did she date Tiger Woods?

Vonn and were one of the hottest couples in the sporting world during their two-year relationship before it ended in May 2015.

She has since revealed that she found it “really hard” being with the golfing legend due to all the scrutiny they were under as a celebrity couple who were both at the peaks of their respective sports.

 Vonn had a 19-year career as a ski racer
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Vonn had a 19-year career as a ski racerCredit: Getty Images - Getty

The couple had met at a charity event in 2012.

Vonn married fellow Olympian and skier Thomas Vonn in September 2007.

But they announced their split four years later and were officially divorced in January 2013.

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