Birthdate: October 18, 1984

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

Lindsey Vonn became the first American woman Olympic gold-medalist in downhill skiing, with her win at the 2010 Winter Olympics. She is one of five women with a World Cup race win in all alpine skiing categories. The 2010 Laureus Sportswoman of the Year is also the second-highest-ranked skier ever.