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Thomas Vonn
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| Born | December 3, 1975 New York City, New York
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| Alma mater | St. Lawrence University |
| Occupation | Alpine skier |
| Years active | 1999 – 2005 |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
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Thomas Vonn, born on December 3, 1975, is a former American alpine ski racer. He was part of the U.S. Ski Team.
About Thomas Vonn
Thomas Vonn has German heritage. He studied at St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York. He finished his studies there in 2001.
Skiing Career Highlights
Thomas Vonn was mainly a giant slalom skier. His best result was at the 2002 Winter Olympics. He finished ninth in the Super-G event.
Later, he coached his former wife, Lindsey Vonn. She won a gold medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. He also coached another skier, Dean Travers, starting in 2015.
Personal Life
Thomas Vonn married fellow ski racer Lindsey Kildow. They got married on September 29, 2007. The wedding took place in Deer Valley, Utah.
Lindsey Vonn became a very successful skier. She won the World Cup overall title many times. She also won an Olympic gold medal in 2010. Thomas and Lindsey later divorced. Their divorce was finalized on January 9, 2013. After that, Thomas Vonn started a relationship with Shauna Kane. They welcomed their son, Henrik Vonn, in 2018.
