"From a rookie teenager to a 41 year old" - Lindsey Vonn reflects on her journey and expresses gratitude for longtime sponsor ahead of Winter Olympics

Lindsey Vonn Celebrates 20 Years with Red Bull in Los Angeles - Source: Getty
Lindsey Vonn Celebrates 20 Years with Red Bull in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Getty Images)

Lindsey Vonn reflected on her remarkable journey and expressed her gratitude to longtime sponsor Red Bull ahead of the Winter Olympics. Vonn has so far earned three Olympic and eight World Championships medals.

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She began skiing at the age of three, following her father and grandfather's footsteps on Minnesota’s slopes. The American skier went on to compete in her first race at the age of seven. Ten years later, at just 17, she made her first Olympic appearance at the Winter Games in Salt Lake City 2002. After enjoying an incredible career, she initially announced her retirement in 2019. However, showing her grit and dedication towards the sport, she returned to the slopes last year.

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Throughout this rocky career, she received steadfast support from Redbull, with whom she signed a deal in 2005. She has appeared in multiple events and interviews for the sponsor and has frequently expressed her gratitude. While posing for the brand's recent magazine's US edition cover, The Red Bulletin, Vonn reflected on her journey and Red Bull's unwavering support.

"@redbull has been by my side every step of my career," Vonn wrote. "From a rookie teenager to a 41 year old veteran. Even now, they are just as a supportive force as they ever have been. For that, I will always be grateful. I loved doing this shoot for the LAST EVER @redbulletin’s US edition cover & interview, where I talk about my expectations and mindset heading into the upcoming season. Link in bio to read!❄ Hope you guys like it! 🙏🏻❤️"
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Vonn recently celebrated the 20-year relationship with the brand.

Lindsey Vonn makes her feelings known about completing 20 years of partnership with Redbull

 Lindsey Vonn during the Team USA Media Summit in New York City. (Photo by Getty Images)
Lindsey Vonn during the Team USA Media Summit in New York City. (Photo by Getty Images)

Lindsey Vonn recently celebrated her 20 years of partnership with Redbull. On July 15, 2025, she reflected on her journey and the moments when the brand showed its trust in her potential. In an Instagram post, she conveyed her gratitude for Redbull for standing beside her through thick and thin.

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"WOW!!! 20 Years with @redbull - time has literally flown by!! 🤯🤩 What a journey…I remember signing with Red Bull back in 2005 as a 20 year old who was just getting started…. It was a leap of faith for myself and the company but I believed in them and they believed in me."

She added:

"Throughout everything - the good times and the bad - they’ve supported me every step of the way. I only wish Dietrich could be here to celebrate and see this final chapter of my career. Thank you for always giving me wiiiings🪽🫶🏻"

Lindsey Vonn is also in partnership with other major brands, including Oakley and Rolex.

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