Lindsey Vonn
Mentioned in 44 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
An Olympic downhill skier and champion whose career has been marked by significant injuries, including tibia fractures and ACL tears, yet who has made multiple comebacks to compete at the highest levels. Podcasts discuss her for her resilience and mental toughness in returning to competition despite serious injuries, including a notable 2026 Winter Olympics comeback at age 41 with a torn ACL. She is also recognized for her post-retirement entrepreneurship and broader influence on discussions about athlete autonomy, aging in sports, and the psychological costs of elite competition.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Becoming UnDone · Apr 26, 2026
155 | Transforming Trials into Triumphs: US Olympian Sarah Warren's Journey to Becoming Undone
“Referenced as notable 2026 Winter Olympics story; suffered tragic injury near starting gates in what may be her final Olympic moments”
Pivot Podcast · Apr 10, 2026
Craig Melvin co-host of Today Show reveals the true cost of success, sacrifice, why he's ok being a bad friend, fatherhood, addiction, Savannah Guthrie's return and how looking at a glass half full vs half empty reflects a person's character.
“Recent guest on Glass Half Full podcast discussing comeback after crash and glass half-full perspective”
Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade · Apr 9, 2026
Tim Dillon: It’s Hard To Be Rich In This Biz…
“Referenced in context of serious injury and recovery; fan compared their injury severity to hers”
Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend · Mar 16, 2026
Lisa Kudrow Returns Again
“Mentioned as example of comeback attempt; fractured leg during recent skiing competition”
Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+ · Mar 7, 2026
Ep. 564 "The 40% Battery!” – The Shocking Truth About Mitochondrial Loss & How To Reclaim Your Energy with Dr. Elizabeth Yurth | Menopause & Cellular Health
“40-year-old Olympic alpine skier discussed as case study of injury risk and mitochondrial decline in aging athletes”
Becoming UnDone · Feb 22, 2026
150 | Vonn & Liu: Two Olympians, Two Comebacks. Grit Meets Freedom in Olympic Dreams
“Elite skier featured as primary case study of grit-driven comeback after tearing ACL and breaking leg at 2026 Winter Olympics.”
Habits and Hustle · Feb 20, 2026
Episode 530: Lindsey Vonn: Building Mental Toughness Through Injury, Pressure, and Setbacks
“Olympic downhill skiing champion discussing her career, injuries, mental health, and post-retirement entrepreneurship”
Almost Athletes with Dude Perfect · Feb 18, 2026
Dude Perfect Judges Epic Fan Sports Fails with NBA Announcer Noah Eagle
“Olympic skier; discussed for returning to compete after two airlifts in nine days”
Omni Talk Retail · Feb 14, 2026
Lightning Round: Luxury Hotels, Valentine’s Spending & McNugget Caviar | Fast Five Shorts
“Downhill skier who suffered complex tibia fracture at Olympics, referenced in bone-related trivia question”
#SistersInLaw · Feb 14, 2026
278: Is ICE Melting?
“Olympic downhill skier mentioned in casual discussion of Winter Olympics sports”
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · Feb 14, 2026
Our panel heads to Milan and Arden Cho hunts demons
“Olympic athlete referenced as 'quad god' in context of Milan Winter Olympics coverage”
Tranquilo Sports Talk · Feb 13, 2026
Trinidad Chambliss is BACK?! | Super Bowl and Offseaon Outlook | Pebble Beach | Guys Being Dudes #3
“Olympic skier discussed for competing in Winter Olympics with torn ACL and subsequent injury”
Spittin Chiclets · Feb 13, 2026
Spittin' Chiclets Episode 620: Featuring T.J. Oshie
“Olympic skier; ruptured ACL before Olympics but competed anyway; praised for warrior mentality”
Habits and Hustle · Feb 13, 2026
Episode 528: My Thoughts on Lindsey Vonn’s Crash and Having an Olympian Mindset
“Former Olympic skier competing at age 41 with titanium knee, tore ACL 10 days before Olympics, broke leg 12 seconds into final run”
The Adam and Dr. Drew Show · Feb 13, 2026
#2073 - Has California Hit Rock Bottom? Part 2
“Olympic athlete mistakenly identified in conversation about attention to detail and fact-checking”
The School of Greatness · Feb 13, 2026
The Hidden Cost of Winning Too Much | Mikaela Shiffrin
“Record-holding American ski racer whose achievement of resetting the World Cup wins record influenced Shiffrin's perspective”
The Press Box · Feb 13, 2026
Why the Nancy Guthrie Case Captivates America, Joel’s Winter Olympics Takes, and Tales From an NBA Locker Room With Logan Murdock
“Olympic skier whose knee injury and crash in final event broke through Winter Games media coverage”
Duck Call Room · Feb 12, 2026
Uncle Si Doubles Down on His Grizzly Bear Survival Plan
“Professional skier referenced for downhill skiing performance at Winter Olympics with torn ACL”
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz · Feb 12, 2026
Hour 2: Too Many Dogs (feat. Jessica Smetana)
“Olympic skier who suffered severe crash and multiple surgeries during Winter Olympics downhill event”
The Sports Junkies · Feb 12, 2026
H1: Deer Population, Open Line Thursday, Sports Page
“Professional skier; discussed regarding severe leg fractures and multiple surgeries from skiing accident.”
The Power Trip · Feb 12, 2026
HR. 1 - Baby Bird
“Former Olympic skier undergoing third leg surgery after tibia fracture, mentioned in injury discussion”
The Tony Kornheiser Show · Feb 11, 2026
“What happened at the Publix?”
“41-year-old Olympic skier who crashed in downhill event after nearly six-year absence; had torn ACL 10 days before competition”
Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara · Feb 11, 2026
4.7. The Winter Olympics Episode
“Comeback Olympic skier who competed with torn ACL, crashed during downhill, sparking debate about athlete autonomy”
Giggly Squad · Feb 11, 2026
Giggling about swag gaps, ponytails, and anger management
“Winter Olympics skier who attempted final run despite injury, discussed as example of athletic courage and determination”
The Ebro, Laura, Rosenberg Show · Feb 10, 2026
33.) Addressing The Bad Bunny Hate + First Thoughts On J. Cole Album (2/10/26)
“Olympic skier who competed with torn ACL; hosts criticize decision to race despite injury at age 41”
The Viall Files · Feb 10, 2026
E1076 - Jesse Metcalfe, Traitors w/ Carolyn, Winter Olympics, Super Bowl, Below Deck Down Under & RHOBH
“Olympic skier competing at 41 years old; discussed as role model for resilience and aging gracefully”
The Dan Patrick Show · Feb 10, 2026
C&R - Maye Day, City Poo, the Luge
“American skier who sustained complex tibia fracture during women's downhill run at Winter Olympics”
The Dan Patrick Show · Feb 9, 2026
Hour 3 – Drake Maye Had No Answers, Recollections from the Road Trip
“41-year-old skier broke leg at Winter Olympics after ACL injury, ending comeback story”
The DSR Network · Feb 9, 2026
DSR Daily February 9: MAGA World Seethes Over Bad Bunny
“Olympic skier airlifted out during competition, story overshadowed other athlete achievements”
The Tony Kornheiser Show · Feb 9, 2026
“Wilbon’s clean car”
“Olympic skier; crashed during downhill run, airlifted off mountain; overshadowed Breezy Johnson's gold”
Pardon My Take · Feb 9, 2026
Super Bowl 60, Seahawks Dominant Win, Sam Darnold SB Winner, Hank's Recap From Santa Clara And Soggy Sorrows + Who's Back Of The Week
“Olympic skier competing in Winter Olympics despite torn ACL; airlifted off mountain after crash during competition”
Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade · Feb 9, 2026
Chris Farley, Penis Surgery, & the Olympics!
“Mentioned as friend of the show; discussed wiping out and potential Olympics participation”
The Bill Simmons Podcast · Feb 9, 2026
Seattle Spanks the Patriots, Drake Maye’s Mystery Stinker, and Parent Corner With Cousin Sal
“Olympic skier whose ACL injury during Winter Olympics was discussed as notable sports news”
The Daily Show: Ears Edition · Feb 8, 2026
TDS Time Machine | The Winter Olympics
“American skier referenced in discussion of Winter Olympics athletes and athletic performance.”
Up First from NPR · Feb 7, 2026
U.S.-Iran Talks Continue, Texas Politics, 2026 Winter Olympics Begin
“Olympic skier competing at age 41 with partially replaced knee and ruptured ACL after decade-long retirement”
Giggly Squad · Feb 6, 2026
Giggling about glambots, tuning forks, and getting botched
“Professional athlete discussed for competing in Olympics with torn ACL; example of mental toughness”
The School of Greatness · Feb 6, 2026
The Lonely Price of Olympic Gold | Lindsey Vonn
“Olympic downhill skiing champion discussing her career, mental health journey, and transition to post-athletic life”
The Toast · Feb 5, 2026
Positive Affable Swans: Thursday, February 5th, 2026
“Olympic skier making comeback at 2026 Winter Olympics with torn ACL, featured in promotional content”
The Ringer NFL Draft Show · Feb 4, 2026
Super Bowl Propalooza, Raiders to Hire Kubiak, Arizona Hires LaFleur, and 'Sex and the City' Finale Reactions
“Olympic skier competing with torn ACL; discussed as remarkable athletic comeback attempt”
Pardon My Take · Feb 4, 2026
Draymond Green, SB Talk With Scott Zolak, NBA Trades + Guys On Hank
“Olympic skier returning to competition after tearing ACL, demonstrating athletic resilience”
Bold American Pod · Feb 3, 2026
The Bomb Cyclone, More Epstein Files, and The Winter Olympics. BA EP 49
“41-year-old Olympic skier competing in Winter Olympics despite recent knee injury and replacement”
NPR News Now · Jan 31, 2026
NPR News: 01-31-2026 6PM EST
“Champion American skier who crashed and injured her knee but remains on track for Olympics.”
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang · Jan 31, 2026
Two Guys, Five Rings: A Sesame Street Crossover Special
“Mentioned as Team USA alpine skiing athlete competing in 2026 Winter Olympics from Colorado”
NPR News Now · Jan 30, 2026
NPR News: 01-30-2026 4PM EST
“Olympic skier who crashed during comeback attempt, potentially jeopardizing Winter Olympics participation.”