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PYEONGCHANG-GUN, SOUTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 21: Lindsey Vonn of USA wins the bronze medal during the Alpine Skiing Women’s Downhill at Jeongseon Alpine Centre on February 21, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. (Photo by Alain Grosclaude/Agence Zoom/Getty Images)

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PYEONGCHANG-GUN, SOUTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 21: Lindsey Vonn of USA wins the bronze medal during the Alpine Skiing Women’s Downhill at Jeongseon Alpine Centre on February 21, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. (Photo by Alain Grosclaude/Agence Zoom/Getty Images)
The renowned former professional skier who clinched gold at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, is embarking on a new phase of her career. The skiing champ now seeks to share her wealth of knowledge and embrace new adventures. Post-retirement, she ventured into investing, and fashion, and even penned her autobiography. She continues to stay relevant in the sporting world, and her upcoming ventures are highly anticipated. Having spent numerous seasons competing at the highest level.
Lindsey Vonn‘s post-sports journey took a fascinating twist into the worlds of business, fashion, and media. Her financial success was heavily tied to endorsements and advertising deals. While she hasn’t ruled out the possibility of taking on a leadership role in the future, traditional coaching may not quite be her cup of tea.
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Lindsey Vonn’s chilly discomfort
Recently, in an interview with Olympics.com, Vonn said, ?I hate the cold. So to be standing on the mountain and not competing would be very difficult for me.? Vonn’s surprising revelation about her disdain for cold climates possibly leaves her fellow Olympian Sophia Goggia feeling disheartened. Goggia values her special connection and friendship with Lindsey Vonn, an understanding born from their shared journey in the world of skiing.

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SOELDEN, AUSTRIA – OCTOBER 22: Lindsey Vonn of the US reacts after her second run of the women’s giant slalom event of the Woman’s Alpine Skiing FIS World Cup at the Rettenbachgletscher on October 22, 2011 in Soelden, Austria. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)
Goggia, the alpine skiing star, is navigating a new chapter in her career. Despite her impressive list of achievements, which include two downhill World Cup globes and an Olympic medal from Beijing, she recognizes the need for consistency as she forges ahead. Goggia’s determination to maintain a steady performance throughout the season is a formidable challenge.
Sofia has expressed her readiness to welcome Vonn onto her coaching staff, recognizing the wealth of knowledge and experience she could bring. However, It seems that it is not yet time for Lindsey Vonn. Interestingly, this is not the first time Vonn has expressed her aversion to cold conditions.
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Revealing the startling cold truth
In an engaging conversation with comedian Kevin Hart on his show “Cold as Balls,” Vonn made an amusing revelation. It was about her deep-seated dislike for cold weather. She may have had a career marked by numerous victories on the icy slopes, but her distaste for the cold submerged in the icy water of the show’s signature cold tub. It’s an unusual sentiment for someone whose profession centered around snow and cold temperatures.
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Vonn, who retired from skiing due to injuries, explained her perspective to the bewildered Hart. She described how her entire life was spent chasing snow and how, after her retirement. The athlete revealed that she made a conscious choice to reside in the warmth of California. The incongruity of her cold aversion with her skiing career and Minnesota roots, Vonn’s preference for warmth has been firmly established.
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