Lindsey Vonn is a legend in the world of Alpine skiing. Despite retiring from the sport in 2019, the three-time Olympic medalist has continued to be an icon in the sport. Giving her tough competition and shining in Alpine skiing is another great who retired on February 13, 2021.

This skier boasts two Olympic gold medals and is celebrated as one of the greatest giant slalom skiers. In a recent blazing “Catch me if you can” challenge, the two Olympic legends faced off in an epic battle, giving fans an enthralling spectacle.

Lindsey Vonn and another Olympian face off in an epic skiing duel

On TikTok, Lindsey Vonn shared an epic snippet with her 30.7 K followers. Lindsey Vonn and Ted Ligety, Olympic gold medalists in Alpine skiing, challenged each other to a thrill-inducing race at Deer Valley, Utah. The skiers showcased their impressive turns on the slopes and demonstrated their impeccable skill and dominance in high-speed skiing despite being retired from the sport. Lindsey Vonn captioned the video, “Who wins when 2 Olympic Gold 🥇🥇 medalists find each other on the same mountain….catch me if you can gets real!”

Vonn led for most of the race, even slowing down at one point to let Ligety catch up. However, in a spectacular display of speed, Ted Ligety surpassed her on the bottom portion of the hill. Despite their fierce competition, the two shared a hearty laugh and warmth toward each other, showcasing the camaraderie that exists between the legends. The epic ride by Lindsey Vonn also comes just days after she skied down a legendary track, showcasing her ongoing passion for skiing.

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 Accomplishing an unfulfilled dream despite retirement

On January 21, Lindsey Vonn took to Instagram to share that she had fulfilled a long-standing dream in Austria. Despite her numerous accomplishments, one of Vonn’s biggest regrets was not being able to conquer the Strief during her competitive career. The opportunity arose with the help of Red Bull, allowing Vonn to make her unfulfilled dream come true. Further showcasing her legend, Vonn not only achieved her dream but also did it at night, adding an extra level of difficulty and making the feat more commendable.

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